Little nervous

[brenda1]

Hi everyone! Well I go back to work next week after not working for a year and I am a little scared. I am returning to my same job because they have been very understanding of my problems in the last year(chrons diagnosis and hip replacement). I am excited also because I am sooo very sick of not feeling like I contribute to the family or life in general so I know this will be good for me, but at the same time I'm afraid I wont be able to do it, that the disease will kick my butt and make everything hard for me. I'm just going to ease myself back in and not work alot to start with so hopefully that will help. Well not much else just wanted to get that off my chest

 

[DustyKat]

Hey Brenda,

Sure sounds like you've got your bases covered, good on you. Take each day as it comes and a bad day is just that, one bad day. Congratulations on getting back to this point! YAY!!!

All the best,
Dusty

 

[Sue]

OMG!!!!! same here!!!!

Hiya Brenda

OMG I could have wrote this!!!!! I too have been off just over 1 year, I am about to return in a few weeks and already having panic atacks thinking the same!!! It is so very stressful to think we might have a flare up at work. All I can say is give it a go and I wish you all the luck xx

:hug: SUE XXX :goodluck:


:goodluck: :goodluck:

 

[Astra]

Hiya Brenda

It's scary yeah!
I was off for 5 months, and was dreading going back, once there, it felt like I'd never been away!
Employment Law states that employers have to make reasonable adjustments for someone who has been off with a debilitating illness ie Crohns, and in keeping with the Disability Discrimination Act, they have to offer you a Phased Back to Work Programme too, this Act is to ensure that you only work to the best of your ability, and if you feel ill, you should be able to go home!
Good Luck, you'll be ok if you take it nice and slow
xxxx

 

[Dexky]

Hiya Brenda

It's scary yeah!
I was off for 5 months, and was dreading going back, once there, it felt like I'd never been away!
Employment Law states that employers have to make reasonable adjustments for someone who has been off with a debilitating illness ie Crohns, and in keeping with the Disability Discrimination Act, they have to offer you a Phased Back to Work Programme too, this Act is to ensure that you only work to the best of your ability, and if you feel ill, you should be able to go home!
Good Luck, you'll be ok if you take it nice and slow
xxxx

Is that English law Joan? Cause I don't think it'll apply in Nebraska if it is. I'm sure there is something similar here though. Good luck Brenda!!! Try not to stress.

 

[scifi-enthusiast]

Well, hopefully things work out for you. It's tough, at least it was for me.

I went back to work 7 months after my resection and then was fired in October '09 because I went over my sick days by being put in the hospital.

 

[ameslouise]

Good luck! Your anxiety is understandable, but it sounds like your employer is very sympathetic.

Be sure to allow yourself plenty of sleep once you go back!

-Amy

 

[wolfem]

Well, hopefully things work out for you. It's tough, at least it was for me.

I went back to work 7 months after my resection and then was fired in October '09 because I went over my sick days by being put in the hospital.

That really stinks.



Wishing you the best, Brenda!

 

[petebp]

good luck,and just take it easy
pete

 

[brenda1]

Thanks everyone! your support is awsome!

 

[Astra]

Is that English law Joan? Cause I don't think it'll apply in Nebraska if it is.

I don't know Mark!
It's Employment Law in accordance with the DDA, so yes!
USA must have some documentation similar

 

[Jennifer]

Is that English law Joan? Cause I don't think it'll apply in Nebraska if it is. I'm sure there is something similar here though. Good luck Brenda!!! Try not to stress.

The US has their own laws for the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

"The ADA protects you from discrimination in all employment practices, including: job application procedures, hiring, firing, training, pay, promotion, benefits, and leave. You also have a right to be free from harassment because of your disability, and an employer may not fire or discipline you for asserting your rights under the ADA. Most importantly, you have a right to request a reasonable accommodation for the hiring process and on the job."

"A reasonable accommodation is any change or adjustment to a job, the work environment, or the way things usually are done that would allow you to apply for a job, perform job functions, or enjoy equal access to benefits available to other individuals in the workplace. There are many types of things that may help people with disabilities work successfully. Some of the most common types of accommodations include:
* physical changes, such as installing a ramp or modifying a workspace or restroom;
* sign language interpreters for people who are deaf or readers for people who are blind;
* providing a quieter workspace or making other changes to reduce noisy distractions for someone with a mental disability;
* training and other written materials in an accessible format, such as in Braille, on audio tape, or on computer disk;
* TTYs for use with telephones by people who are deaf, and hardware and software that make computers accessible to people with vision impairments or who have difficulty using their hands; and
* time off for someone who needs treatment for a disability."

"If you think you might need an accommodation for the application process or on the job, you have to request one. You may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process or any time before or after you start working."

"You simply must let your employer know that you need an adjustment or change because of your disability. You do not need to complete any special forms or use technical language to do this. For example, if you use a wheelchair and it does not fit under your desk at work, you should tell your supervisor. This is a request for a reasonable accommodation. A doctor’s note requesting time off due to a disability or stating that you can work with certain restrictions is also a request for a reasonable accommodation."

"Once you have made a request for a reasonable accommodation, the employer should discuss available options with you. If you have a disability that is not obvious, the employer may request documentation from you demonstrating that you have a disability and explaining why you need a reasonable accommodation. You and the employer should work together to determine an appropriate accommodation."
http://www.ada.gov/workta.htm

If you think your rights have been violated then the contact info is in the link above.

 

[teeny5]

Good luck! I will be returning to work after being off for three months! I am going to former employer, but taking a less stress job. I am super nervous! I know they want me back so I shouldn't be nervous but I do worry that I will get sick again. I hate putting them through all this hoopla. All I can say is breathe, relax, and have fun! Though I am nervous I am excited too.

 

[Jennjenn]

Good luck with going back to work! I hope everything goes well for you

 

[Jer's Girl]

Good luck to all who are going back to work soon!