Today, I had a conversation with my boss about sick days and paid time off, which were not clearly outlined in my contract. To my surprise, he informed me that I don't have any sick days or PTO; instead, any sick days I take would be deducted from my two weeks of vacation. This really frustrates me because it feels unfair to use my vacation time for illness or mental health days. I've only been in this position for four months, and while I have been applying to other jobs, it seems like no one is interested in hiring me right now. It's disheartening to think that I might not have a safety net for when I'm unwell.