ENDO Messages for May, 2007: Re: Advice on working strategies

Re: Advice on working strategies

From: Cari (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu May 10 09:32:52 2007

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I can tell you it is tough. I too went from bad to worse. At one job I was able to file for FMLA leave where I had a couple of days a month I took off when pain was at its worst and they cannot fire you or do anything. You have to have worked there a year and have paperwork approved by doc and HR dept.

I just resigned from my most recent job because my surgery will take three weeks to heal and it is a long drive to work for me. I did not have to leave, I did what I felt was best and I need a job closer to home, period.

I know it is hard to work in pain and you can't really take pain med at work. The few times I broke down and took pain med at work, I had to go sleep in my car at lunch and fight to be awake all day...it was awful. I wish I had money to just take a few months off but reality is that I can't so...

I wish I had great advice, but maybe talk to your boss if you can and try to explain what is going on. Also, discuss with your Human Resources manager if you can.

At Thu, 10 May 2007, Emma wrote: >
>Hi
>
>My condition has become so much more debilitating after 10 years of pain
>that working is becoming almost impossible. I am now very concerned
>that I will not be able to stay in my current full time employment if it
>continues and am starting to consider what my options are. My wage is
>relied upon by another and feel pressure from all angles. Any support
>or advice would be appreciated.

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