To June

November 11, 2005

Welcome! I've had a very rough week, so I have two days' worth to

catch up on, but I wanted to tell you that I am glad you " in the

light " now!

kam

September 6, 2009

Hi June,

I was reading our very tiny classified ads for jobs just to see what is out

there-they need medical people like crazy, they're offering sign-on bonuses. My

insurance policy also offers gym memberships free to a couple places. I tried

once at Curves, but they weren't very helpful there, and people were quitting

there memberships right and left because of the economy.

When I worked as a cashier at the casino, we had a stool to sit on-but didn't

get to use it much when it was busy. I think that job-which I had for 18 years,

killed my knees(both are replaced) my back and my neck, and because of the

terrible air filtering system(from the 50's) gave me COPD. I had though it was a

great job for many years, till my knees went.

Now that I'm 55 I can go to Ross on Tuesdays for 10% off!!

Jeannie

________________________________

From: " birdcrazy624@... " <birdcrazy624@...>

neck pain

Sent: Saturday, September 5, 2009 11:36:10 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Jeannie questions

, stools for cashiers, sounds like a good campaign. I heard that

waitresses do have fun on the job, & some of them get pretty good tips. I had

a friend who worked as a waitress, & she was happy with her job, but her

husband felt she had too much fun, & he directed her into the nursing field.

She was happier as a waitress. June

In a message dated 9/5/2009 11:57:49 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

woody1014@myfairpoi nt.net writes:

We ought to go on a *GET A STOOL* campaign. " Stools for workers " like cash

for clunkers. I never could understand that. Even healthy people need to

get off their feet. I know, i have seen the walmart ladies near the isles,

waving folks in.

Maybe I'll go bother walmart next. email them. I have nothing to do.

I used to do waitressing. But heck ,we were always sittting down, getting

a cup of coffee. I always see cashiers, and feel bad they have to stand up

all day.

>

> , we had a pregnant cashier who had a stool. Her problem was really

> visible, mine is not. I really believe to get a stool, I would have to

> give them a Doctor's note of my restrictions. I am reluctant to do so,

> because I had been given a hard time in the past with having

restrictions. We do

> have a cushioned mat to stand on. They also have us stand in front of

the

> aisle of our cash register when it is slow, without a mat to stand on.

This

> is to draw customers to open cash registers. Luckily Walmart is generous

> with breaks, & almost every 2- 3 hours I get one.

> June

>

> In a message dated 9/5/2009 9:45:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

> woody1014@.. woody101

>

> Can I ask you a question? ok i'm disabled too, so i know how HARD it

would

> be for ME to stand in one place all day (like cashiers).

> WHY IN THE HECK does society NOT give people STOOLS?????? WHY IN THE HECK

> does society NOT give people STOOLS?????? <WBR>? When we worked in the

> bank(cashier) we had a high stool. We could put our BUTT on it, or could

get up

> ,and stand, when we needed to stand. T

> Same way with flaggers on road sites. I saw this young guy once bending

> over, stretching. you could just tell the poor guy's back was killing

him.

> Why not give them stools too?

> I mean even waitresses can go sit down. cindy

> >

> > Hi Jeannie, I am June, the lady who works at Walmart as a cashier.

Yes,

> > we have lost some of our cashiers at Walmart here in Wareham Mass.

too,

> but

> > for other reasons than being laid off. Yes, this week has been very

> busy,

> > because I work in a tourist area, & Labor Day, & back to school is

> > approaching. I felt over tired, & sore this week from the hectic

stream

> of

> > customers.. Basically I would rather use modifications in my work

> setting, & put

> > off applying for disability as long as I can. There is an American

> > Disability Act, that states a worker is allowed to have modifications

in

> his/her

> > work environments, as long as he can meet the essential standards of

his

> job.

> > Walmart strongly supports this act, & is pro active in hiring

mentally,

> &

> > physically challenged individuals. I do feel they need to be more

> > sensitive to the needs, & limitations of older workers, & if there are

> concerns

> > about work performance, they need to address this with the individual

> > privately. I realize to that is my responsibilty to get a written note

> from my MD

> > stating my medical diagnosis, & restrictions. I am single, self

> > supporting, & in much debt, so not working , is not an option for me.

I

> was

> > working as a nurse for 33 years, & my pay as a cashier is 1/4 of what

I

> was

> > making as a nurse. I would make twice as much not working, & being on

> > disability. Sounds like I should move to Las Vegas, as our senior

> discounts don't

> > kick in until we are 62 years old. I know I probably could qualify for

a

> > low cost YMCA membership, or a class discounts due to my low income.

My

> > health insurance would also contribute money to a fitness program.

Yes,

> it

> > does get confusing with all our members who have a name that starts

with

> J.

> > Jane is another member who I have been conversing with. Thank you for

> the

> > information about SS disability. I really enjoy this group, as it is

> > informative, & a supportive group. This group is well run. June

> >

October 19, 2009

June,

Do you have anything filed at work to cover anything like time you need to take

off because of medical reasons or missed days off? My friend had the FMLA form

filled out and gave it to her HR. My husband has one also, just in case. It's

bad enough to have to work while you're in pain, without the extra worry of

losing your job.

Jeannie

________________________________

From: " birdcrazy624@... " <birdcrazy624@...>

neck pain

Sent: Mon, October 19, 2009 10:00:11 PM

Subject: Re; wyld response to new member, & Tom

Wyld, yes I have lived with my neck DDD for 18 years, & I have controlled

my pain, by knowing what my limitations are too. I don't find, that it is

easy for work to accept my limitations, even with the American Disability

Act. I always have the fear that they will get rid of me, & give another

reason, rather then my physical limitations. Yes, I miss all the physical

exercise I once did, but I have been able to enjoy other hobbies, that I

haven't had time to do. June

October 19, 2009

June,

Do you have anything filed at work to cover anything like time you need to take

off because of medical reasons or missed days off? My friend had the FMLA form

filled out and gave it to her HR. My husband has one also, just in case. It's

bad enough to have to work while you're in pain, without the extra worry of

losing your job.

Jeannie

________________________________

From: " birdcrazy624@... " <birdcrazy624@...>

neck pain

Sent: Mon, October 19, 2009 10:00:11 PM

Subject: Re; wyld response to new member, & Tom

Wyld, yes I have lived with my neck DDD for 18 years, & I have controlled

my pain, by knowing what my limitations are too. I don't find, that it is

easy for work to accept my limitations, even with the American Disability

Act. I always have the fear that they will get rid of me, & give another

reason, rather then my physical limitations. Yes, I miss all the physical

exercise I once did, but I have been able to enjoy other hobbies, that I

haven't had time to do. June

October 20, 2009

Jeannie, it was so hard for me to get a job, so I am very careful about

having any work restrictions. I have always been careful about not taking

any time off for medical reasons, unless it was for a neck cortisone

injection. On the days I work, I try to take it easy, so I can work

comfortably.

At Walmart they have a lot of their employees working part time, so they

don't have to give them any benefits. I am one of them, & I don't get sick

days, or vacation time. I have low cost health insurance from the state of

Mass. The pay is so low, so I can't afford to take any time off without

pay. I really miss the benefits, & pay I made at my nursing job.

Unfortunately no one wants to hire me as a nurse, because I have some work

stipulations placed on my license. I was accused of something I didn't even

do, & the

Board of Nursing put my nursing license on probation. I couldn't afford a

full hearing, to prove my innocence. I have lost my career, home, most of

my birds, good income, confidence & dignity. I was even denied

unemployment when I was out of work. Thank God, I was able to move in with my

elderly

mother, who has been very supportive of my challenges.

June

In a message dated 10/20/2009 1:41:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

jeannieboo1@... writes:

June,

Do you have anything filed at work to cover anything like time you need to

take off because of medical reasons or missed days off? My friend had the

FMLA form filled out and gave it to her HR. My husband has one also, just

in case. It's bad enough to have to work while you're in pain, without the

extra worry of losing your job.

Jeannie

________________________________

From: " _birdcrazy624@birdcra_ (mailto:birdcrazy624@...) "

<_birdcrazy624@birdcra_ (mailto:birdcrazy624@...) >

_PainInTheNeck-PainInTheNeck-<WPain_ (mailto:PainInTheNeck

-Back )

Sent: Mon, October 19, 2009 10:00:11 PM

Subject: [PainInTheNeck-Subject: [PainInTheNeck-<WBR>Back] Re; & Tom

Wyld, yes I have lived with my neck DDD for 18 years, & I have controlled

my pain, by knowing what my limitations are too. I don't find, that it is

easy for work to accept my limitations, even with the American Disability

Act. I always have the fear that they will get rid of me, & give another

reason, rather then my physical limitations. Yes, I miss all the physical

exercise I once did, but I have been able to enjoy other hobbies, that I

haven't had time to do. June

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

October 20, 2009

Jeannie, it was so hard for me to get a job, so I am very careful about

having any work restrictions. I have always been careful about not taking

any time off for medical reasons, unless it was for a neck cortisone

injection. On the days I work, I try to take it easy, so I can work

comfortably.

At Walmart they have a lot of their employees working part time, so they

don't have to give them any benefits. I am one of them, & I don't get sick

days, or vacation time. I have low cost health insurance from the state of

Mass. The pay is so low, so I can't afford to take any time off without

pay. I really miss the benefits, & pay I made at my nursing job.

Unfortunately no one wants to hire me as a nurse, because I have some work

stipulations placed on my license. I was accused of something I didn't even

do, & the

Board of Nursing put my nursing license on probation. I couldn't afford a

full hearing, to prove my innocence. I have lost my career, home, most of

my birds, good income, confidence & dignity. I was even denied

unemployment when I was out of work. Thank God, I was able to move in with my

elderly

mother, who has been very supportive of my challenges.

June

In a message dated 10/20/2009 1:41:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

jeannieboo1@... writes:

June,

Do you have anything filed at work to cover anything like time you need to

take off because of medical reasons or missed days off? My friend had the

FMLA form filled out and gave it to her HR. My husband has one also, just

in case. It's bad enough to have to work while you're in pain, without the

extra worry of losing your job.

Jeannie

________________________________

From: " _birdcrazy624@birdcra_ (mailto:birdcrazy624@...) "

<_birdcrazy624@birdcra_ (mailto:birdcrazy624@...) >

_PainInTheNeck-PainInTheNeck-<WPain_ (mailto:PainInTheNeck

-Back )

Sent: Mon, October 19, 2009 10:00:11 PM

Subject: [PainInTheNeck-Subject: [PainInTheNeck-<WBR>Back] Re; & Tom

Wyld, yes I have lived with my neck DDD for 18 years, & I have controlled

my pain, by knowing what my limitations are too. I don't find, that it is

easy for work to accept my limitations, even with the American Disability

Act. I always have the fear that they will get rid of me, & give another

reason, rather then my physical limitations. Yes, I miss all the physical

exercise I once did, but I have been able to enjoy other hobbies, that I

haven't had time to do. June

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

October 20, 2009

hi june, i am sorry to hear you have had such struggles also over the years.

this is not a easy thing to deal with. social security is not easy to live on

either but at least better than nothing and more than welfare while i was

waiting for ss to come thru. you are blessed to have loving family to live with

and i am sure you also are a blessing to your mom too. it was not too long ago

that families of many generations lived together and took care of each other and

with the way things are going with prices going up, people losing their houses,

and lack of jobs or only low paying jobs, i think people in this country are

going to be doubling up a lot more again. the last two summers my oldest son and

his family lived in my yard in their rv to catch up on bills and help me out

some around the house and with my illness. it was not always fun for me to have

them that close or for them either i think as we are all pretty independent

people but you do what

ya gotta do to get by. i use to be an accountant and make $25/hr with great

bennefits but i get by on my $847/mo ss now, but there were years inbetween i

had no medical insurance that were rough so i am very thankful to have medical

care again. take care, wyld

From: birdcrazy624@... <birdcrazy624@...>

Subject: Re: to June

neck pain

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 8:08 AM

Jeannie, it was so hard for me to get a job, so I am very careful about

having any work restrictions. I have always been careful about not taking

any time off for medical reasons, unless it was for a neck cortisone

injection. On the days I work, I try to take it easy, so I can work comfortably.

At Walmart they have a lot of their employees working part time, so they

don't have to give them any benefits. I am one of them, & I don't get sick

days, or vacation time. I have low cost health insurance from the state of

Mass. The pay is so low, so I can't afford to take any time off without

pay. I really miss the benefits, & pay I made at my nursing job.

Unfortunately no one wants to hire me as a nurse, because I have some work

stipulations placed on my license. I was accused of something I didn't even do,

& the

Board of Nursing put my nursing license on probation. I couldn't afford a

full hearing, to prove my innocence. I have lost my career, home, most of

my birds, good income, confidence & dignity. I was even denied

unemployment when I was out of work. Thank God, I was able to move in with my

elderly

mother, who has been very supportive of my challenges.

June

In a message dated 10/20/2009 1:41:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

jeannieboo1 writes:

June,

Do you have anything filed at work to cover anything like time you need to

take off because of medical reasons or missed days off? My friend had the

FMLA form filled out and gave it to her HR. My husband has one also, just

in case. It's bad enough to have to work while you're in pain, without the

extra worry of losing your job.

Jeannie

____________ _________ _________ __

From: " _birdcrazy624@ birdcra_ (mailto:birdcrazy624@ aol.com) "

<_birdcrazy624@ birdcra_ (mailto:birdcrazy624@ aol.com) >

_PainInTheNeck- PainInTheNeck- <WPain_ (mailto:PainInTheNe ck

-Backgroups (DOT) com)

Sent: Mon, October 19, 2009 10:00:11 PM

Subject: [PainInTheNeck- Subject: [PainInTheNeck- <WBR>Back] Re; & Tom

Wyld, yes I have lived with my neck DDD for 18 years, & I have controlled

my pain, by knowing what my limitations are too. I don't find, that it is

easy for work to accept my limitations, even with the American Disability

Act. I always have the fear that they will get rid of me, & give another

reason, rather then my physical limitations. Yes, I miss all the physical

exercise I once did, but I have been able to enjoy other hobbies, that I

haven't had time to do. June

October 20, 2009

Dear June,

Gosh, you sure have more problems than any one person should have to deal with-I

am so sorry. I was hoping I could come up with something that would help-but I

see why you have to do things the way you have to. After numerous hospital

stays, I think nurses earn every cent of their salary and more. Will your

license ever get cleared of it's stipulations? That had to have been a hard time

in your life, having to go through all that. I know having insurance is a

blessing, and so is having a roof over your head. It's hard watching the news

every nite, I should stop, it's so depressing to hear how everyone is

struggling. Nevada is the second largest state with unemployment, after Michigan

now. People used to think the streets here were paved with gold, not any more.

Sorry, I don't mean to sound so depressng, I feel badly about your situation,

and hope things will eventually get better for you, and of course with everyone

else going through all the hard

times.

Sincerely,

__________________________________________________

October 20, 2009