So I have worked hard my whole life...done what was expected....why am I so stressed about money and not compensated for what I have done and who I am???  I am nearly 40 yrs old, have two college degrees, yet I find myself trying to figure out how those people out there on state health insurance, getting aid from the government, yet have no worries about their bills, do it.  I work 7 days a week and yet am worried about how I will pay my bills next week.  I don't buy clothes, I never go out with my friends, I don't go on vacation, yet I have no money.  Yes, I do have three dogs, a horse, a goat, a home mortgage, a car payment (a low one compared to most people) and a school loan, but working as much as I work, I should be ok...shouldn't I???

I like my job.  I like the people I work with.  I am one of the best employees they could ever hire.  I am not tooting my own horn, it's true.  I am trained to do just about anything and willing to learn more.  I am over-qualified for my pay rate based on my education and experience.  Despite all these positives, I am getting screwed out of my paid time off.  Seriously????  Hire morons then, get less than stellar reviews from patients.  Ruin your company.  I won't be taken advantage of anymore...been there...done that.  I am too old for this shit.