Woman Says She Just Started a New Job and Doesn’t Want to Take Off Christmas Eve — Now Her Mom Is Furious

Mar. 15, 2025

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A woman told her family that she needs to work onChristmas Eve— and her mom is not on board.

The Redditor further explained that she is scheduled to work from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve — meaning she will have to miss an annual dinner at her grandparent’s house. She says her mom “isn’t happy” that she’s missing an important family gathering, but she just doesn’t think taking the day off is feasible given that she already called out so soon.

The original poster (OP) also shared that she is worried that calling out on a holiday will affect her chances of long-term employment with the company as she was technically only hired as a seasonal worker.

“I’m trying to have them keep me permanently and if I call out again, especially on a holiday, that will affect my chances of them keeping me,” she explained.

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The OP shared that her mom is now guilt-tripping her about not taking the day off, apparently saying, “I don’t understand why you can’t just call out so you can have dinner with the family.”

“Would I be the a—— if I don’t call out of work?” the Reddit user asked.

The majority of Redditors jumped to the woman’s defense, declaring that she is not in any way the a—— for prioritizing herfinancial security.

“Is mom planning to support OP for the rest of their life, or would she like OP to get some work experience and take care of themselves?” one person asked.

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Another commenter suggested a compromise: “Let her know you’re open to Christmas Eve breakfast but you’re not calling out sick. You work retail, hired as holiday help. Of course you’re working Christmas Eve!”

source: people.com