Working and CF

[oh_monkies]

So, I have to go in for a tune up at the end of this week. That means, of course, that I won't be able to work for the next two weeks since I'll be holed up in the hospital...which really sucks because I just got promoted at work, and I don't want to lose that position.

How do you guys deal with balancing work and CF?

Comments

[meganmparker]

Yes, I often struggle with balancing work with CF. I just (reluctantly) accepting a full time job and am worried about how it will go. Between time off for doctors appointments and weeks off for tune-ups, it can be very hard. I'll admit that I haven't quite figured it out yet. My last boss was incredible and so understanding about all the time I needed off for medical appointments, etc, and was really supportive when I had to do a home IV for two weeks. I have yet to discover how my new boss will react...
I find it hard to have CF in the work place, and maybe especially because I work in healthcare (I am an occupational therapist). I always hate starting a new job and finding the right time and way to tell my coworkers about the CF. the coughing usually gives it away though...
Anyways, feel free to add me as a LJ friend! I hope your tune up goes ok. Xo

[oh_monkies]

Generally, my boss is also really good about granting me time off for medical leave. This is the first time that I've really felt it might be a problem. But, my job is a student job, so I am kind of terrified about what's going to happen when I have to find another job after graduating. Ugh, such is life I guess...

And, I just added you as an LJ friend! ^_^

[picks_at_flies]

I work part time which gives me enough free time to cope with problems should they arise. Or be lazy. When I first started (over 10 years ago!) I was active most of my time off and only had spells where I used that cushion. Now I have spells when I don't need it. Last year I took my first lot of IVs for five years, although I was badly ill after my dissertation a couple of years previous, but I have often had to take time for one-day bugs just to make sure nothing escalates. In spite of that, my time off is not dissimilar to many colleagues

[picks_at_flies]

posted early!
From memory I used to make a conscious effort to make my appointments and treatment part of my normal conversation (not all the time, obviously) so it was natural for colleagues to ask about it.