Posted by LibbyH on April 3, 2003, at 19:51:00
In reply to Missing work, posted by k9lover on March 27, 2003, at 9:04:49
Don't know if this will help oir not, but this is my fifth major depressive episode with the same company, third one with the same boss. Things got better when I sat my boss down & explained how my illness impacted my performance at work & made a commitment to minimize its impact. For instance, I told her that some mornings I just am not going to make it in by 8:00 a.m. However, if she'll let me know whenm something crucial is going on first thing, I'll get up extra early & make an extra effort. On the other days, I'll either work over or take vacation time - her choice. She lets me work over. I've asked my boss to let me know when she sees my "lateness" getting out of hand. When I feel guilty about it, I go ask her, "Do you see a change in my performance?" or "Have you been keeping an eye on me?"
When I notice that I am having to call in sick for more than 2-3 days, I have found it essential to call my pdoc & get in to see him right away. It's a meds issue. For me, because some of these meds make me sleepy & soime make me irritable, I have found there are times when it's better for me just to take a week or two off to get my meds right rather than to try & keep working.
I don't know if this would work everywhere. I happen to have a boss that I have known & worked with for years, so I felt i could trust her.
Good luck,
L.
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