Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 Hi everyone, just thought I'd throw one out to you. I guess I am just venting...again! Just found out yesterday that unless I can return to work within 2 working days of my discharge from hospital for RAI (scheduled next Thursday), I am terminated. I've used up my family medical leave allowed. Now isn't that nice??? Kathy TT 6-17-02 3 lymph nodes removed, malignant papillary thyca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 Hi BJ, thanks for sharing my vent. IThey've told me it's corp. policy (I work(ed?) at a branch office), I wouldn't think they're trying to get rid of me, I'm the customer service supervisor & I along with 1 del'y tech are the only " veterans " in our office, although we just got a new branch manager only weeks before my surgery she oversees 5 diff branches now and I did get the feeling she may have felt threatened with me (why I don't understand-the co wasn't very good about opening opportunities-they selected the " chosen " & I'm not one of them I take). Anyway I was very loyal to that co and was good at what I did. As for pay I've had to use any vac time accrued and then was only paid 1/2 pay on what was considered short term disability so they weren't losing any $$$ on me. As for the " real cancer " issue...you know this is as real to us as can be....I find myself almost resenting when I get the feeling that's the attitude of others. Cancer is cancer......I thought that I would maybe have to not necessarily get my old position back but possibly a diff one, but I guess none may be the answer. I was thinking of a career change - maybe this will be my little push. It just hurts because I was very loyal and dedicated to my work. One thing I do have to say is that having thyca has really made me look at things in newer light and maybe my life is ready for a BETTER turn. You certainly never know what's around the corner so we should make every one count. Sorry this became more than a short reply......thanks again. Kathy return to work > Hi everyone, just thought I'd throw one out to you. I guess I am just venting...again! Just found out yesterday that unless I can return to work within 2 working days of my discharge from hospital for RAI (scheduled next Thursday), I am terminated. I've used up my family medical leave allowed. Now isn't that nice??? > Kathy > TT 6-17-02 > 3 lymph nodes removed, malignant > papillary thyca > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 Hi BJ, thanks for sharing my vent. IThey've told me it's corp. policy (I work(ed?) at a branch office), I wouldn't think they're trying to get rid of me, I'm the customer service supervisor & I along with 1 del'y tech are the only " veterans " in our office, although we just got a new branch manager only weeks before my surgery she oversees 5 diff branches now and I did get the feeling she may have felt threatened with me (why I don't understand-the co wasn't very good about opening opportunities-they selected the " chosen " & I'm not one of them I take). Anyway I was very loyal to that co and was good at what I did. As for pay I've had to use any vac time accrued and then was only paid 1/2 pay on what was considered short term disability so they weren't losing any $$$ on me. As for the " real cancer " issue...you know this is as real to us as can be....I find myself almost resenting when I get the feeling that's the attitude of others. Cancer is cancer......I thought that I would maybe have to not necessarily get my old position back but possibly a diff one, but I guess none may be the answer. I was thinking of a career change - maybe this will be my little push. It just hurts because I was very loyal and dedicated to my work. One thing I do have to say is that having thyca has really made me look at things in newer light and maybe my life is ready for a BETTER turn. You certainly never know what's around the corner so we should make every one count. Sorry this became more than a short reply......thanks again. Kathy return to work > Hi everyone, just thought I'd throw one out to you. I guess I am just venting...again! Just found out yesterday that unless I can return to work within 2 working days of my discharge from hospital for RAI (scheduled next Thursday), I am terminated. I've used up my family medical leave allowed. Now isn't that nice??? > Kathy > TT 6-17-02 > 3 lymph nodes removed, malignant > papillary thyca > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 Hi Kathy: I had to tell you how sorry i am for this attitude you have come up agianst at your work. Wow! Very unbelievable that they would not appreciate that it is for their welfare that you do not go in until " clear " . Would your nuclear med Dr write a letter for you? Would it help? They still might not listen. How very cruel to " kick one while they are down " ! I commend your attitude in your last post. I doubt i would be as charitable. Take care of yourself, Sharon Tt june 2001 papillary (5 lymph node involved) RAI july 2001 177 mcs. due for follow up scan > Hi BJ, thanks for sharing my vent. IThey've told me it's corp. policy (I work(ed?) at a branch office), I wouldn't think they're trying to get rid of me, I'm the customer service supervisor & I along with 1 del'y tech are the only " veterans " in our office, although we just got a new branch manager only weeks before my surgery she oversees 5 diff branches now and I did get the feeling she may have felt threatened with me (why I don't understand-the co wasn't very good about opening opportunities-they selected the " chosen " & I'm not one of them I take). Anyway I was very loyal to that co and was good at what I did. As for pay I've had to use any vac time accrued and then was only paid 1/2 pay on what was considered short term disability so they weren't losing any $$$ on me. As for the " real cancer " issue...you know this is as real to us as can be....I find myself almost resenting when I get the feeling that's the attitude of others. Cancer is cancer......I thought that I would maybe have to not necessarily get my old position back but possibly a diff one, but I guess none may be the answer. I was thinking of a career change - maybe this will be my little push. It just hurts because I was very loyal and dedicated to my work. One thing I do have to say is that having thyca has really made me look at things in newer light and maybe my life is ready for a BETTER turn. You certainly never know what's around the corner so we should make every one count. > Sorry this became more than a short reply......thanks again. > Kathy > return to work > > > > Hi everyone, just thought I'd throw one out to you. I guess I am just > venting...again! Just found out yesterday that unless I can return to work > within 2 working days of my discharge from hospital for RAI (scheduled next > Thursday), I am terminated. I've used up my family medical leave allowed. > Now isn't that nice??? > > Kathy > > TT 6-17-02 > > 3 lymph nodes removed, malignant > > papillary thyca > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Kathy: I am so sorry you are up against the work issue too...did you see my message that I posted before even having my TT? The ironic thing for me is that I work as a hospice nurse! -- Tammy return to work Hi everyone, just thought I'd throw one out to you. I guess I am just venting...again! Just found out yesterday that unless I can return to work within 2 working days of my discharge from hospital for RAI (scheduled next Thursday), I am terminated. I've used up my family medical leave allowed. Now isn't that nice??? Kathy TT 6-17-02 3 lymph nodes removed, malignant papillary thyca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Kathy: I am so sorry you are up against the work issue too...did you see my message that I posted before even having my TT? The ironic thing for me is that I work as a hospice nurse! -- Tammy return to work Hi everyone, just thought I'd throw one out to you. I guess I am just venting...again! Just found out yesterday that unless I can return to work within 2 working days of my discharge from hospital for RAI (scheduled next Thursday), I am terminated. I've used up my family medical leave allowed. Now isn't that nice??? Kathy TT 6-17-02 3 lymph nodes removed, malignant papillary thyca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Kathy: I am so sorry you are up against the work issue too...did you see my message that I posted before even having my TT? The ironic thing for me is that I work as a hospice nurse! -- Tammy return to work Hi everyone, just thought I'd throw one out to you. I guess I am just venting...again! Just found out yesterday that unless I can return to work within 2 working days of my discharge from hospital for RAI (scheduled next Thursday), I am terminated. I've used up my family medical leave allowed. Now isn't that nice??? Kathy TT 6-17-02 3 lymph nodes removed, malignant papillary thyca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Thank you Tammy. You know also for me what's ironic is that I work(ed?) for a home medical equipment/healthcare company!!!!! Kathy return to work Hi everyone, just thought I'd throw one out to you. I guess I am just venting...again! Just found out yesterday that unless I can return to work within 2 working days of my discharge from hospital for RAI (scheduled next Thursday), I am terminated. I've used up my family medical leave allowed. Now isn't that nice??? Kathy TT 6-17-02 3 lymph nodes removed, malignant papillary thyca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Thank you Tammy. You know also for me what's ironic is that I work(ed?) for a home medical equipment/healthcare company!!!!! Kathy return to work Hi everyone, just thought I'd throw one out to you. I guess I am just venting...again! Just found out yesterday that unless I can return to work within 2 working days of my discharge from hospital for RAI (scheduled next Thursday), I am terminated. I've used up my family medical leave allowed. Now isn't that nice??? Kathy TT 6-17-02 3 lymph nodes removed, malignant papillary thyca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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