I think my mom's work is over-working her!?

Question

I don't know the full details, but she worked a 24 hour shift. She is a manager and supposedly had no choice but to work a 24 hour shift because she had to fire someone whom was stealing. But, I heard from a source that she locked her employees out of her store for a few minutes while she had a little break down. Granted, I don't know what happened to make her freak like this but she works at a very stressful job 60 or more hours a week. I think she is a workaholic and doesn't like to delegate work to other people.

What can I do to seek help for her? I am afraid she will get worse. And, I love her too much to see her emotionally distraught.

Plus, I'm afraid she will be fired if she does something like that again. You shouldn't lock your employees out like that. :(

Answer 1

First of all,it is illegal to work a 24 hour shift,no matter what the circumstances. If she suspected,that someone was stealing,then it would have been best to look over her other job applicants,hire someone else,then give the thief "The Axe"; that way,the floor would have been covered,by the time the thief was fired. Right now your mom is felling "Burn out".
I think it would be nice if her boss could give her a "Leave of Absence". That way she can just kick back,and relax at home for a while. It sounds like she could use a vacation.
It would be just as nice if you can help out with chores,and make her a nice dinner. Pamper her by drawing her a bubble bath,giving her a massage,and listening,if she wants to talk.
Most of all,I can tell you've told your mom many times,how much you love and care about her. Let her know,that you are always by her side,and all you want is for her to be happy!. (Good Luck!)

Answer 2

I can definitely sympathize with your mother (and yourself). Since I don't know the full aspects of what she does at work (or her work load), all I can assume is that she is a good manager. My answer to you is: Help her out as much as possible at home. Relieve the stress from her work and let her come home to a relaxing environment. Help clean, cook, keep your siblings (if any) in check, keep the noise level down, etc. Since you can't help her at work, definitely help her at home. Good Luck.