Just not worth it

Eric in SeattleMember

A couple of days after I went off FMLA, I got a new job description. Something impossible to achieve. I feel I’m being squeezed out. This after 7 years with lots of nights and weekends. I feel like crap all of the time and I’m a year away from Medicare. I feel like I have nothing to look forward to. I get a (worse) stomach ache even thinking about work. Lawyers cost money. Maybe I ask doc for 1 day on intermittent FMLA. I could use that until I retire and I believe it gives me some protection. I want to go to sleep and not wake up.

8/28/222:08 PM

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Sara MarieMember

That's a lot to deal with at once! My intestinal troubles also get worse when I'm stressed out. It sounds like you have a viable plan, though, with the 1 day FMLA. If that would give you comfort and maybe more healing time, I'd say go for that! It sucks that people get discriminated against for being ill. It's unethical.

8/29/223:22 PM

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Bubba1028Member

Sounds like you might benefit from talking to someone. Do you have anyone to talk to? You do have a lot going on..

9/1/2211:04 PM

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Eric in SeattleMember

Thank you. I just moved from my rectal surgeon to a new gastro. I’m also going to see if our healthcare includes talk therapy. It sucks that I’ve worked all my life and I’m hoping I can keep my job until March 2023 when I’ll be 65. So much for a social contract with employers.

9/1/2211:50 PM

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lclassenMember

I agree with talk therapy... It has helped me immensely. I stress about my job sometimes, too. And you're right... It's not worth it. Remember that you and your health are far more valuable than a job. 😊

Praying that you will find the right balance that will keep you healthy - both mentally and physically.

9/5/228:29 AM

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