Guest guest Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Noreen, I¹m sorry you have to be subjected to these comments and lack of understanding by co-workers. I hope your reduced hours makes it easier on you. I only work 15 hours a week and that isn¹t easy. If you decide to try stronger meds, I hope they help. a > I work 36 hours a week in a doctor's office laboratory, and have been having > a harder and harder time lately, just keeping up. A couple of my coworkers > are sympathetic to my difficulty in moving lately, but I also have an under > 30 boss, who said he found it amusing to watch me try to cross the street > when it's slippery out (I told him, as long as we aren't in the building > yet, I'm going to tell you, you are an ass.) > I also work with several younger women in their 20's, who think I'm being > lazy if I have no energy. > On top of my lack of support at home, it's been kind of rough lately. > > I decided this week, I have to cut back on hours. I need to work, but 5 > days a week is too tiring. I'm cutting back to 4 days a week. My boss was > actually understanding for a change, and said he understands. I was amazed. > Course I think probably some of my coworkers had been complaining that I'm > not doing enough, but in reality, I told him I know I've been coasting. I > think the extra time off will help me immensly > I also think I need stronger meds than the naprosyn and minocycline. I sure > don't want prednisone, but maybe it's time for something stronger. > > Noreen > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Noreen, I'm glad you told your boss he's an ass, because he is! Sounds like working less hours is a good idea right now. You can always add hours if you're feeling better later. There's really no point to waiting any longer to add to or change your treatment plan. You've given it more than enough time. Good luck! I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] Depression and stuff. > I work 36 hours a week in a doctor's office laboratory, and have been having > a harder and harder time lately, just keeping up. A couple of my coworkers > are sympathetic to my difficulty in moving lately, but I also have an under > 30 boss, who said he found it amusing to watch me try to cross the street > when it's slippery out (I told him, as long as we aren't in the building > yet, I'm going to tell you, you are an ass.) > I also work with several younger women in their 20's, who think I'm being > lazy if I have no energy. > On top of my lack of support at home, it's been kind of rough lately. > > I decided this week, I have to cut back on hours. I need to work, but 5 > days a week is too tiring. I'm cutting back to 4 days a week. My boss was > actually understanding for a change, and said he understands. I was amazed. > Course I think probably some of my coworkers had been complaining that I'm > not doing enough, but in reality, I told him I know I've been coasting. I > think the extra time off will help me immensly > I also think I need stronger meds than the naprosyn and minocycline. I sure > don't want prednisone, but maybe it's time for something stronger. > > Noreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Thanks to everyone who gave me postive feedback on cutting my hours. I am really glad I found this place. I don't get a lot of emotional support around here, so knowing I can come here, and vent, or just listen to the stories of others who understand, is really a blessing. Noreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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