To work or not to work today that is the question!

Here's my 2 cents. :) It probably would take your mind off of things and 4 hours will probably pass quickly on a Saturday (I'm saying that because where I live, Saturdays are huge shopping days). You might be needing that break from your home world right now. Also, going into work even for just 4 hours might give you a sense of normalcy that could help you through the days ahead. Your upcoming days will be anything but normal, so I would try to do any "normal" activity I could get my hands on. Even to the point of stepping a way to brush my teeth. That might sound crazy, but you'd be surprised how much better you feel when you're stress but you know your teeth are clean. It might help for you to start working small routine things back into your days as soon as you can. I don't think you would be disrespecting your mother. If all of her needs are met and there's nothing left to prepare, then take this time to prepare your mind and spirit. I hope this helps and wish you the best.

That is a tough one. On one hand it would possibly take your mind off of things, but on the other it might not. It is only 4 hours though, so it might not be so bad. I would suggest that you go to work for the 4 hours, but see if you can find someone who would be willing to come in and cover the rest of your shift if it becomes too much for you.

Sweet first of all I am so sorry to read this and my Sympathy is with you As for working you need to know what you feel up to doing and I know that is not easy To be honest I would go to work as that is how I deal with things to try and stay sane but if it was to much I would ask the Boss to let me go home and if he/she is a good Boss they will understand I am sorry Sweetheart I really am

Sorry to hear the news about your mother.My heartfelt sympathies are with you.It must be a very difficult decision to make.It would be good if you went to take your mind of it for some time atleast as it is only a few hours.

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I lost my mom 2 years ago.Just take it one day at a time and things will get better little by little. To work or not to work?Question. Do you have friends at work or are they just co-workers? If you have friends, it may be good to go and let them help you through the day. but if they are just co-workers, then stay home. Question. Do you really like your job? I mean does it bring you joy? If so, then go to work, for a few hours you can get a way for a while.Your mom would want you to still enjoy yourself.But it your job is just another chore, then stay home. Question. If you don't go to work, what will you do during those hours. If you were going to your house or worship or to visit real friends or family, stay home. But if you were going to just sit and dwell on Sunday and Monday and you think you need a little break, then go to work. Or if you just want to go to bed, then stay home. You have to do what you are up to doing.this is very stressful time. Whatever makes you feel a little better, do it.I am so glad you have family and friends that support you.Take care and remember as long as your mom is remembered,she isn't really gone.

Although I am only a college student,but I think all the things I do must the real things I want to do ,and it makes me feel happy.So,ask yourself how to make you feel happy,and just do it,donn't think it too much that may bring much more trouble to you.

first off- I am sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I think that if you don't think you can handle going to work and being around people then don't go. It's better than going and then really getting upset and having to leave. I say take the night off. You've been through a lot!!

Is there something for yyou to do until the wake or will youust be setting around the house? If there is something that you can be doing then that is what you should do. But if there isn't anything for you to do to help prepare for the wake then i would go to work. Going to work isn't going to stop you from feeling or thinking about your mother but it might help you to get through some of thhe time while waiting for the wake. For me it is much easier to keep busy.

I do not think it would be disrespectful to go to work..I do not think your mom would think it was either, she would want you to do something to keep your mind off of bad things today..You had no control over what happened to your Mom,it was a tragic thing but we often loose our loved ones and we all have different ways of handling things..If going to work will help you then by all means go..The best reason for you to go is that you need the money...Going to work will not show that you do not care,going to work only means it is a way to help you deal with things...

I'm sure your decision has been made-and carried out-by now, ctry, but I will still through my opinion into the pot. Often it is busy-work that helps us make it through the rough times. There is no disrespect in going to your job-as long as you feel up to it, and, you said yourself that you need the money. You will honor your mother's memory at the appropriate time and in the appropriate way. I guess what I am saying is that you should do whatever your heart leads you to do.

I think it would help you if you went to work. Put it this way, do what your mom would want you to do. Make your mom proud because she wants you to be strong and to be able to take care of yourself and if that means going to work to help you cope as well as needing the money then I'd say go to work. 17 years ago, I lost my fiance when our house burnt to the ground. A couple of weeks later I almost lost my dad for he had a major heart attack. I still had to work for I needed the money. It was hard but I did what I had to do. It was Christmas time and a gentleman came to me to have a gift wrapped and he asked why I was so sad. I told him and tears welled up in my eyes. This man was so nice that after I got his gift wrapped he went to shake my hand and grabbed my hand and said, "I wish you a Merry Christmas and hope this helps." and pulled me into a bear hug. When he released my hand, there was a $20. bill. The man turned and left in a hurry. I never got his name but his deed will forever be etched into my mind. So go to work. You'll be glad you did.

Working can be a good distraction; go in with the understanding that you may have to leave if it becomes to overwhelming. Concentrate on one step at a time. Remember that you've go support no matter what you choose to do.

First let me express my sympathy again in your time of loss. I think I would go to work for your short shift tonight it will get you out of the house and your mind off of things. People will be understanding at work and it could give you someone to talk to for awhile. Only you know what is right for you though. I am working from 5 to 10 tonight. Again I express my sympathy for your loss.