Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 At 10:05 PM 06/14/2002 -0500, CHarLEnE A. @--->>--- wrote: >How many on this list have a full-time job? What do you do when you >have a flareup? Do you call in sick or just go into work and deal with >it? > >I am interviewing for an office job and since I have not been diagnosed >(as yet) with Fibro and suffer most of the symptoms, I am just curious >how people handle it when they have to work and you feel so run down or >have one of your flareups? I'm grappling with this right now in my job. Suffice to say my office (large hospital actually) hasn't been particularly accepting of my difficulties. At the moment I'm in the early stages of what appears to be my second exacerbation, after about three months almost symptom-free. I'm toughing it out; I got a major raise in pay, and I want to stick this out as long as I can. I am considering applying for family emergency medical leave to cover those days when I cannot work; I'm out of sick leave. I'd say be careful. DO NOT mention your problems to your prospective employer. May sound sneaky but you have not yet been diagnosed, and that's in your favor. You can't apply for FMLA leave until you've worked for that particular company at least a year. I would simply urge you to be realistic about your abilities. I have a position without a tremendous amount of authority. I have the experience to do much more, but the responsibility is too much for me right now. Mostly I think we end up having to tough it out most of the time. Muscle relaxants and OTC medications help me with the pain to some extent. My primary worry most of the time is weakness. I had a fall recently at work, and I'm very afraid I may fall again, so I'm tremendously careful. As long as you're comfortable taking on a new position, I'd say do whatever you feel is best. But do understand that no matter how good your intentions right now, if indeed you do have FM, it can be problematic down the line. Look out for yourself, always, ALWAYS. Learn to work the system. Best wishes, Em ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ " Even in nice Mr. son's stories, each boy's life only catches your deepest interest when a pirate is about to slit that sweet child's throat. What makes a story good ain't what makes a person good. " (Allan Gurganus) " Cut a good story anywhere, and it will bleed. " (Anton Chekhov) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2002 Report Share Posted June 15, 2002 Hi Char, I work a fulltime job or a better word for it....NIGHTMARE. I have to be on my feet all day and its somewhat physical. What makes matters worse is that its six days a week working shorthanded and they force you to pick up overtime during the week too! They refuse to make an acception for me.....the way I look at it....my days are numbered. They can't understand that I have an illness that isn't going to get better or go away. Its sad what I am willing to sacrifice for a decent paycheck and an insurance card. I couldn't get out of my bed for two months the last bad episode. On the brighter side.....I think an office job would give you a much better shot.......but don't mention fibro to your prospective employers.....all they will hear is absenteeism. Let us know if you get the job. GOOD LUCK!! sincerely, Dawn > How many on this list have a full-time job? What do you do when you > have a flareup? Do you call in sick or just go into work and deal with > it? > > I am interviewing for an office job and since I have not been diagnosed > (as yet) with Fibro and suffer most of the symptoms, I am just curious > how people handle it when they have to work and you feel so run down or > have one of your flareups? I hope you all understand what I am trying > to say. > > Your thoughts and comments are appreciated! Thanks! > > Char > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2002 Report Share Posted June 15, 2002 Hi Char, I work a fulltime job or a better word for it....NIGHTMARE. I have to be on my feet all day and its somewhat physical. What makes matters worse is that its six days a week working shorthanded and they force you to pick up overtime during the week too! They refuse to make an acception for me.....the way I look at it....my days are numbered. They can't understand that I have an illness that isn't going to get better or go away. Its sad what I am willing to sacrifice for a decent paycheck and an insurance card. I couldn't get out of my bed for two months the last bad episode. On the brighter side.....I think an office job would give you a much better shot.......but don't mention fibro to your prospective employers.....all they will hear is absenteeism. Let us know if you get the job. GOOD LUCK!! sincerely, Dawn > How many on this list have a full-time job? What do you do when you > have a flareup? Do you call in sick or just go into work and deal with > it? > > I am interviewing for an office job and since I have not been diagnosed > (as yet) with Fibro and suffer most of the symptoms, I am just curious > how people handle it when they have to work and you feel so run down or > have one of your flareups? I hope you all understand what I am trying > to say. > > Your thoughts and comments are appreciated! Thanks! > > Char > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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