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Posted 3/16/2011 5:02 PM (GMT 0)
When I accepted the job I am working for now the hours were less than they are now. The main reason my bipolar symptoms have escalated into a devastating mixed state is due to exhaustion and stress because of the added hours. We are hiring new people and this will help, I hope.

I have thought hard about this and figured out I can work 25 hours without getting sick. I had the Pdoc. Write me a note stating this. However, I was hired for part-time but my hours are anywhere from 33-39 a week and I can't take it.

My husband says we need the money and not to say anything and hopefully my new meds will kick in soon and I can handle it.

Other friends and family say I should cut the hours back and put my health at the forefront.

I don't know what to do. My boss is not understanding and money is her bottom line. Will she fire me? Should I call human resources and ask them what to do? I am having tremendous anxiety over this decision. My boss is insensitive and can be mean but the other folks I work with are nice. I love my job and don 't want to lose it.
Posted 3/17/2011 8:01 AM (GMT 0)
yes, get in touch with your HR department. you are doing hours over and above your agreement. hang in there, look for some mediation and some understanding. jamie.

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Posted 3/17/2011 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Jaimee,

I have decided to give my boss the note tonight and let the chips fall as they may. I am so tired but I am forcing myself to go in tonite and work. Tomorrow I have another day off. Thank you for writing back. I believe my spirit guides and angels speak through other people and I needed to hear what you had to say.

Thanks again.
Posted 3/17/2011 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Red,  Using the Dr. note is  good idea.  All families need the extra income now but at some point you have to realize what you can handle and cannot handle.  Is there any way you can make some extra money from home to supplement less hours?

Working too much when you are already stressed is not good.  Do what you have to do to be well.  Think of creative solutions instead of worrying yourself sick about it.  Hope all falls into place for you, have faith.

Gem

Posted 3/17/2011 7:23 PM (GMT 0)

  Also look around the house for what you can get rid of. I got rid of cable, internet, and got a roommate.  I only buy whats on sale, i reread books and  rewatch movies.

   Frugal frugal frugal.

   Good luck.

  Bill

Posted 3/17/2011 7:28 PM (GMT 0)

  I talked to my HR director and she said that unless you signed a commintment for working full time hours that if they do fire you you will have a case against them. Especially with a doctors note to support you.

  Good luck Bill

Posted 3/17/2011 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
Happy Bill,

Yes to Frugal.  I am so much happier without all the expense and debt of "things".

Good suggestion Red.  Think frugal living, yard sale, buying used books, gently used clothes.  You can get rather saavy at it and still live very well.

Gem

Posted 3/17/2011 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
Frugal..huh? Yes I used to be that way...then husband got a raise bought a motorcycle for him and my son...bought me a car; however my old one had 160,000 miles on it. I could definitely be more frugal though. Sometimes I start spending and it becomes a habit. Like I go out to lunch a lot. My husband gives $50.00 per week and I end up giving most of it to my son who already gets $40.00!

I really don't do anything. But I could definitely cut back. Thanks for the advice. And happy bill...I don't remember ever sighning a paper like that and when I called hr they said she shouldn't be doing that. However, I don't want to get her in trouble. I will talk to her tonite first.

I just wish my husband would show some empathy for me being sick right now. All he seems to care about is my losing the job and getting into financial trouble. But I understand guys have to worry about that ESP. When they have a family. He tries so hard too. I feel guilty when I get sick.oh well...i'm going to make it...at least I have you guys to talk too.
Posted 3/17/2011 10:29 PM (GMT 0)
yes he should !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and yes you have us. :-) hang in there, jamie
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