[sharona97]

Originally Posted by JustaPatient

I am assuming you were responding to me here...if not sorry for misunderstanding.



Yes I think I was let go for medical reasons. Which, I believe, is also illegal in MA. She told me to "come back in a month when I can do my job again." However, if she is going to make me feel guilty when I ask for time off, I am not sure if I WANT to work for her. Also with me you never know when I am going to need anther surgery. A month ago I had 6 days notice. The surgery I had about a week ago I had 2 weeks. I have had 2 weeks in the past. USUALLY I have a longer period of time that I know it is coming, usually a month or so, but sometimes I need one FAST and it can't wait. My health is ALWAYS going to come before a job. They may not like it but it is what I need to do.

Hi Meg,
Yep, I was responding to you, sorry about that. And I agree with you, YOUR health is more important. I wish I had that as a mantra earlier on.

I wish you rest, recovery and speedy healing! Hang in there, I know it's tough.

[JustaPatient]

Originally Posted by sharona97

Hi Meg,
Yep, I was responding to you, sorry about that. And I agree with you, YOUR health is more important. I wish I had that as a mantra earlier on.

I wish you rest, recovery and speedy healing! Hang in there, I know it's tough.

I wish I had it as a mantra earlier. I have been very stupid with my health. Not in the way that most people my age are, I do not do things like do drugs, sleep around, drink, or smoke. I do things like, ignore symptoms, or push myself to hard. Even this last surgery, I had it on Friday the 22^nd and I went on a choir tour Saturday the 23^rd and Sunday the 24^th. I regretted it, and I have done similar things before. It takes me a while to learn, but I am slowly getting the picture.

[bethin]

I get 2 days a year.

But, I have an open LOA d/t Crohn's so if I call in and state I'm having pain, lower intestinal problems, nausea, etc it doesn't count against me - unless I meet my 90 days allowed per year which I've never come close to. Most of the time I pop some immodium and take 12.5mg of phenergan and go to work - not to worry, it doesn't make me sleepy considering my usual dosage is 50mg. Now that will knock me out.

I have to be in alot of pain to call in but I still average about 10 missed days a year even though they are excused - dr sends me to ER to get IV fluids and pain medicine. Even through all that I still get marked 'unacceptable absences' on my yearly evaluation. I'm looking for a new job so I'm wondering how that's going to go. Not too many managers like employees who miss 10 days a year and are hospitalized routinely. Not like I enjoy sleeping in a bed on the same floor where I work.

Last weekend we had a nurse who passed out. Turns out she had the intestinal bug and a UTI but didn't have any more sick days left so it was come in throwing up with diarrhea or get fired. I was sooooooo angry that she exposed not only her pt's, coworkers including me, someone with a compromised immune system. Took her over 5 mins to come to - they did let her go home though.

[bethin]

My brother works in IT and gets 20 personal days a year and 12 sick days.

But yet us healthcare workers who are exposed to exotic diseases get a measly 2 days (in my case). BTW, that's actual days. So if you get the flu and call in for 2 days you better pray that you don't get sick again because that's it.

Funerals count too, unless it is a spouse, child, parent, mil, or fil.

[sharona97]

Originally Posted by bethin

I get 2 days a year.

But, I have an open LOA d/t Crohn's so if I call in and state I'm having pain, lower intestinal problems, nausea, etc it doesn't count against me - unless I meet my 90 days allowed per year which I've never come close to. Most of the time I pop some immodium and take 12.5mg of phenergan and go to work - not to worry, it doesn't make me sleepy considering my usual dosage is 50mg. Now that will knock me out.

I have to be in alot of pain to call in but I still average about 10 missed days a year even though they are excused - dr sends me to ER to get IV fluids and pain medicine. Even through all that I still get marked 'unacceptable absences' on my yearly evaluation. I'm looking for a new job so I'm wondering how that's going to go. Not too many managers like employees who miss 10 days a year and are hospitalized routinely. Not like I enjoy sleeping in a bed on the same floor where I work.

Last weekend we had a nurse who passed out. Turns out she had the intestinal bug and a UTI but didn't have any more sick days left so it was come in throwing up with diarrhea or get fired. I was sooooooo angry that she exposed not only her pt's, coworkers including me, someone with a compromised immune system. Took her over 5 mins to come to - they did let her go home though.

Bethin,
Hey, that is so crazy that in our industry, you see a co-worker go down on the job and than the harrassment or firing begins. No compassion, no empathy, actually no concern period. So frustrating. Been there, had it done to me and I think, wait till karma comes back to you or someone in your family. Not a nice thought, but a great wakeup call as to what really is happening here. Some one is sick and shows up to work to CYA and gets the kick in the behind. Unbeleivable.

Sharona

[sharona97]

Originally Posted by JustaPatient

I wish I had it as a mantra earlier. I have been very stupid with my health. Not in the way that most people my age are, I do not do things like do drugs, sleep around, drink, or smoke. I do things like, ignore symptoms, or push myself to hard. Even this last surgery, I had it on Friday the 22^nd and I went on a choir tour Saturday the 23^rd and Sunday the 24^th. I regretted it, and I have done similar things before. It takes me a while to learn, but I am slowly getting the picture.

We are a bunch of die hards when it comes to looking after ourselves before we sometimes figure it out, I think. What I hate is the flare-ups that take you backwards after working so hard to get moving foreward. Take it easy JustaPatient, and try to "nurse yourself". I know it is easier said than done, but I keep trying, not always successful, just keep wishing that black cloud would go away and let the light keep shining through, I figure the right place at the right time thing will come some day (year!!lol)

Take Care,
Sharona