Guest guest Posted September 13, 2002 Report Share Posted September 13, 2002 I empathize with you - it's tough enough having this syndrome without having people doubt your symptoms and your pain! I heard today that the Center for Disease Control lists fibro as a syndrome so that should lend it credence. I haven't researched them yet so I don't know exactly what it says. The Arthritis Foundation supports fibro, as well. You can contact your local AF and they'll be happy to send you some pamphlets that you can share with your boss (the blockhead!). > How does one deal with an employer who does not believe in > Fibromyalgia? Mine has actually laughed in my face and said it was > all in my head. Every time he does something like that it kills my > self-esteem. I respect him as an employer but as a human I have very > little regard for him. I do not miss work; I am one of his best > employees for efficiency, analysis and organization. Some days I > move around slowly at work (my job never suffers). My Boss thinks > I'm looking for sympathy. Sympathy won't help. I'm looking for > understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2002 Report Share Posted September 13, 2002 I empathize with you - it's tough enough having this syndrome without having people doubt your symptoms and your pain! I heard today that the Center for Disease Control lists fibro as a syndrome so that should lend it credence. I haven't researched them yet so I don't know exactly what it says. The Arthritis Foundation supports fibro, as well. You can contact your local AF and they'll be happy to send you some pamphlets that you can share with your boss (the blockhead!). > How does one deal with an employer who does not believe in > Fibromyalgia? Mine has actually laughed in my face and said it was > all in my head. Every time he does something like that it kills my > self-esteem. I respect him as an employer but as a human I have very > little regard for him. I do not miss work; I am one of his best > employees for efficiency, analysis and organization. Some days I > move around slowly at work (my job never suffers). My Boss thinks > I'm looking for sympathy. Sympathy won't help. I'm looking for > understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2002 Report Share Posted September 13, 2002 I empathize with you - it's tough enough having this syndrome without having people doubt your symptoms and your pain! I heard today that the Center for Disease Control lists fibro as a syndrome so that should lend it credence. I haven't researched them yet so I don't know exactly what it says. The Arthritis Foundation supports fibro, as well. You can contact your local AF and they'll be happy to send you some pamphlets that you can share with your boss (the blockhead!). > How does one deal with an employer who does not believe in > Fibromyalgia? Mine has actually laughed in my face and said it was > all in my head. Every time he does something like that it kills my > self-esteem. I respect him as an employer but as a human I have very > little regard for him. I do not miss work; I am one of his best > employees for efficiency, analysis and organization. Some days I > move around slowly at work (my job never suffers). My Boss thinks > I'm looking for sympathy. Sympathy won't help. I'm looking for > understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2002 Report Share Posted September 13, 2002 HI What I would do is print out some good articles online for your employer and educate him. It was rude to be laughed at, don't allow it. =^..^= ^,,^ AlyceAnn ^,,^ =^..^= FMS at Work How does one deal with an employer who does not believe in Fibromyalgia? Mine has actually laughed in my face and said it was all in my head. Every time he does something like that it kills my self-esteem. I respect him as an employer but as a human I have very little regard for him. I do not miss work; I am one of his best employees for efficiency, analysis and organization. Some days I move around slowly at work (my job never suffers). My Boss thinks I'm looking for sympathy. Sympathy won't help. I'm looking for understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2002 Report Share Posted September 14, 2002 hmmm... this does not sound like it is a matter of belief or none belief as he is not a doctor. Perhaps it would be nice if you brought a note from your doctor? Not that it is none of this fool's business as tp what his beliefs are or are not. You are at work and are not at church. Belief belong at church or while you are fast asleep waiting for the tooth fairy or santa claus or the easter bunny. not at a business establishment. best to ignor the employee monger or else speak to a lawyer regarding your civil rights. Always, cloud How does one deal with an employer who does not believe in Fibromyalgia? Mine has actually laughed in my face and said it was all in my head. Every time he does something like that it kills my self-esteem. I respect him as an employer but as a human I have very little regard for him. I do not miss work; I am one of his best employees for efficiency, analysis and organization. Some days I move around slowly at work (my job never suffers). My Boss thinks I'm looking for sympathy. Sympathy won't help. I'm looking for understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2002 Report Share Posted September 14, 2002 hmmm... this does not sound like it is a matter of belief or none belief as he is not a doctor. Perhaps it would be nice if you brought a note from your doctor? Not that it is none of this fool's business as tp what his beliefs are or are not. You are at work and are not at church. Belief belong at church or while you are fast asleep waiting for the tooth fairy or santa claus or the easter bunny. not at a business establishment. best to ignor the employee monger or else speak to a lawyer regarding your civil rights. Always, cloud How does one deal with an employer who does not believe in Fibromyalgia? Mine has actually laughed in my face and said it was all in my head. Every time he does something like that it kills my self-esteem. I respect him as an employer but as a human I have very little regard for him. I do not miss work; I am one of his best employees for efficiency, analysis and organization. Some days I move around slowly at work (my job never suffers). My Boss thinks I'm looking for sympathy. Sympathy won't help. I'm looking for understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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