Posted by iris2 on September 13, 2004, at 9:36:44
In reply to Re: Thanks all - I'm done. Jerry » Jasmineneroli, posted by jerrympls on September 13, 2004, at 5:32:03
> As for everything else - work is really getting me down. My manager is trying to be accommodating and we're going to meet to see if working more from home and/or having a more flexible schedule would help.
I think that I would be appreciative and grateful that at a time that I needed it my employer was willing to work with me. That really is a big thing. Most employers probably would not try and find much accommodation or provide for any understanding, which yours very much has.
> But my therapist made a good point - he said that taking a step back right now doesn't mean I can't take a step forward in the future.
I agree with your therapist that a step backwards right now does not have to have any bearing on steps forward in the future. Most of us either step backward every now and again or at the very least many of us are stagnant or at a plateau in our careers.
> I've been reading about the Americans with Disabilities Act about what employers can and can't do to those with a mental illnessThe law about Disabilities is not always a relevant factor in employer’s minds! Many people have to fight to get their rights if they are aware of them at all. Your employer seems to have taken it upon himself to go ahead and accommodate. That is something!
Sounds from the tone of your post that you are also taking steps to help yourself like with therapy and changing pdoc. I think it is great that you are able to be assertive and get your needs met. Or at least try to. IF I were you I would feel good about the positive flow of my life right now.My two cents.
irene
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