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Posted Thu May 20th, 2010 3:14pm Post subject: Where you stand at work.
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lurioosi |
Posted Sat May 22nd, 2010 7:04pm Post subject: Where you stand at work.
Bwah ha ha ha...thank you very much. I come from Alabama with a banjo on my knee....sans the banjo....but not the knee |
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ruthy |
Posted Sat Jun 12th, 2010 8:16am Post subject: Where you stand at work.
Hi folks how do i stand with pre-employment health questionaires. I'm searching for a job and a couple of them have given me questionaires that ask if I'm taking medication and what for. They all say that if I fail to disclose something that later comes to light I could be sacked is that true? I've already been turned down for one job because the Occupational Health person said it was a very stressful job and she didn't want to be responsible for aggravating my condition after being stable for so long. That was working on a psyciatric ward, so I assumed she knew what she was talking about. |
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Weirdo |
Posted Mon Jun 28th, 2010 2:45am Post subject: Where you stand at work.
I work in a nursing home and am currently on LOA because my boss thought I was cycling. It turned out to be my thyroid going nuts on me again, not my brain Anyway, I didn't tell my employer about my bipolarity because I wanted a job. It's a damn good thing I'm an excellent worker when not cycling, hypomanic, or having other medical issues or I'd probably be fired. I had to tell her when I went into a manic psychosis at work and saw Jesus climbing out of a tree |
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Ronnie.w |
Posted Tue Aug 3rd, 2010 8:37pm Post subject: Where you stand at work.
I am currently looking for work and trying to decide if I should declare my mental health problems. I would rather not because there is so much discrimination out there but I was on disability benefits for 13 years and I think employers would want to know why that was the case. |
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MrCartoonguy |
Posted Fri Nov 12th, 2010 9:27am Post subject: Where you stand at work.
Work has always been my problem. I like to work but I cannot work well when too low and when high I can be somewhat different. Many jobs had and all that....However, I hate the anxiety and uncertainties involved. The only thing I can do is paint, draw and write somewhat. Chin up and paint, carry on regardless. Perhaps something will come of all this? Ronnie,In all employment I will state my diagnosis as I feel it is a relationship that needs to accept me other wise it is just fake. What is the point? To strive and make a difference and feel the rewards. |
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dieselbird |
Posted Sat Nov 13th, 2010 11:14am Post subject: Where you stand at work.
Hi everyone. this ismy first time on this forum and I have found it very interesting reading and I now feel I would like some help and support and maybe somebody's knowledge to help me through a work related issue. I have worked for the same company for almost 10 years but just over two years ago I was subjected to some bullying from my colleagues which resulted in 5 weeks off work due to the stress it cuased and the inevitable depression that came with it. I returned to work after the problem was sorted out and have changed my attitude towards my colleagues and am now able to manage it much better. there are many many other problms within this workplace which causes a great deal of stress to many of my work colleagues which the company are unwilling to sort out. There is a male employee who over the past year has taken a shine to me. He is married but says he is unhappy and doesn't love his wife, he loves me. He has persistently persued me, constantly asking me out ( I am single) and relentlessly telling me how he feels about me - this all takes place while at work. After some hassle I received from his wife I informed my immediate boss and expressed my unhappiness about the man's behaviour - something i did not court, encourage or want. My boss told me he didnt want to discuss it and I ended up becoming very stressed and ultimately was signed off sick for four weeks. During my sick period I had a meeting with the company MD and I told him of this man's behaviour towards me plus I informed him of a lot of the other problems that were going on. The MD made me feel that I was being disciplined for taking the time off and expressed to me that my not being at work causes problems and disruption in the workplace, which I fully appreciate and understand. However, I have returned to work having written to the MD a letter expressing how sorry I am for taking the time off and that all i want to do now is put it behind me and carry on with my job. Three weeks after I returned to work I received a letter from my company asking me to give them permission to contact my GP for a medical report. Whilst I do not object to them having the medical report, what I do object to is that in the letter it states that they need to see the medical report "to obtain first hand advice on any problems they (my DR) may foresee in my role within the company", and "to give details of my illness and long term prognoses". I am completely taken aback by this and do not know what to do as I feel my company are now trying to push me out, or at least make it difficult for me to work there. I do have a history of depression since giving birth to my second son but am not, nor have been, on any medication for several years, I do not constantly take time of work because of the way I feel (two instances in 10 years!!!) and am at a loss as how to deal with it. The company are not prepared to address the other issues I mentioned to the MD and only suggestion they came up with regarding the man harrassing me at work was that they would 'change his shift pattern if neccessary, but hoped that it would not be the case', making me give in and letting him get away with it. Help!!!! Thank you for taking the time to read this long-winded accoung of my desperate situation. xx |
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Wilde Woman |
Posted Sat Nov 13th, 2010 1:13pm Post subject: Where you stand at work.
CHANGE IN UK LAW.... CHANGE IN UK LAW... As of 1st October 2010 it is now illegal to ask about how much time you've had off sick. Employers can not legally request that information from you or former employers (unless it's the same one you're already working for, but they'll have that on record anyway). It can not appear in application forms, must not be asked in interviews. If you come across it, just say that as of 1st October 2010 it's illegal to ask, do it pleasantly though, you don't want to ruin your chances. I expect it will be a while before employers adjust so be patient until they get the idea, for many it means changing a lot of forms. They are not allowed to ask you gender, sexual orientation, age or about your personal relationships either. It forces them to consider you on your merits for the job itself. It also means they will find it harder to pick the person they need as such information gives them a fully picture about your personality. Employers are allowed to indulge in 'positive action' if the role warrants it by stating things like "sighted person required as driver!" Or women required for refuge centre for female victims of domestic violence. Nothing to stop anyone at all applying for anything though, so if you're blind and want a job as a driver then apply. You will/should only ever be judged on your merits/capabilities for the job in question. In all cases sell your skills and experiences related to the position offered. As much as possible keep your personal feelings and experiences out of the entire process and out of the workplace unless it's effecting how you perform. Medication etc the emphasis is now on you to inform employers and for them to make reasonable adjustment. By law they are obliged to do so now. Sadly the interpretation of all that among employers will still vary enormously and some will behave decently and other's won't. Sadly if you find your are ever discriminated against the best thing to do is to weigh up if it's worth the added distress and pressure of fighting for your rights. It will take up your life to do so as it's always a long-winded process. I opted to just walk out to find a better employer when it happened to me, but that's what I felt was best. You might not. Good luck everyone. Use the info wisely. Crusaders are not usually a thing employers like, so I'd recommend chipping away and nudging employers to behave rather than getting into a fight with them. There are some wonderful employers out there, and there will be more if bit by bit we educate them! My Blogsites: |
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Wilde Woman |
Posted Sat Nov 13th, 2010 1:23pm Post subject: Where you stand at work.
Your employer is not acting as they should so seek some advice from professionals. Start with the CAB. Most of all, weigh up whether it is the right environment for you to work in. Is it worth risking your health over? If you are passionate about your job, and love it, it may be worth pursuing it. Your call entirely, but get that advice to help you with that decision and make you GP aware of it all too. My Blogsites: |
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dieselbird |
Posted Sat Nov 13th, 2010 3:12pm Post subject: Where you stand at work.
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I agree that my employer is not acting as they should. Unfortunately, I am the only female among 11 men and I have always felt a little discrminated against although have never voiced that until recently. I certainly do intend to get further, legal advice but I do indeed like my job and do not want to leave. My stress is born out of the way the department is run - a few of the men are taking total advantage of their situation (clocking each other on and off, taking much longer tea breaks of an hour each time and Lunch breaks of over 2hrs, but although my employer is aware of this they do not want to address it. The man hassling me is one such slacker, he is only employed by us through an agency and still he is allowed to get away with his behaviour because he works weekends and I was told that "you wouldn't get anyone else to do those hours". The irony is he isnt doing 'those' hours!!!! How can a loyal, hardworking, long service employee be thought so little of yet a man who is laughing at the way the place is run is worth more?? Beats me. Incidentally, I have trawled through loads of agency websites looking for a new job but sadly my confidence has been knocked so much that I fear that no-one is going to employ a 51 year old, (possibly) menopausal woman who may possibly not receive a favourable reference and who may be seen as a trouble maker. I know catagorically that my employer cannot fault me at the job I do - I am very good at it and do it efficently and affectively, I am polite and profressional in my approach at all times so I hope you can appreciate my frustration at being treated the way I am at the moment. A bit of blowing my own trumpet and self pity all thrown in there!!! Thank you again for replying, and I would still welcome any fruther comments from anyone who can help or advise. Hope you're all having a great weekend. xx |
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Posted Sat Nov 13th, 2010 4:58pm Post subject: Where you stand at work.
Hey there's nothing wrong with blowing your own trumpet! Best of luck with it all. KSx I am an administrator on this site. "Having a great intellect is no path to being happy." See my website: www.katysaraculling.com |
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Wilde Woman |
Posted Sat Nov 13th, 2010 9:38pm Post subject: Where you stand at work.
Frankly I reckon your confidence will return in buckets as soon as you get out of there, but it's tough believing in yourself and building your confidence up when you're in that situation. Perhaps seeing a counsellor to ensure you don't lose faith may help. It's what I've done and always do when I'm out of work or stressed when in work. And yeah, make a list everyday of all your talents to keep your spirits up. Good luck. My Blogsites: |
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dieselbird |
Posted Sat Nov 13th, 2010 9:51pm Post subject: Where you stand at work.
Thanks again Wilde Woman - you have obviously experienced similar problems to me and its nice to have the support. I will indeed make a list everyday of my talents I'm sure I have some hidden away somewhere. And exactly what does the administrator of this site do? Thanks for your comment though. Big hugs x x |
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realitystops |
Posted Tue Nov 23rd, 2010 10:58pm Post subject: Where you stand at work.
Talents :- Oh yes. Crap at lists, ticking off and rituals Is you is |
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Little Sparrow |
Posted Fri Nov 26th, 2010 12:50am Post subject: Where you stand at work.
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I had my blood drawn again Friday and am not going back to work until the results are in. If the thyroid is still all jacked up, I'll stay home until it's right. I've had to deal with this shit since I was 14 years old--the symptoms I have from hypothroidism that's improperly medicated are the same as my depression symptoms. At least before the hypothyroid I knew what was wrong with me.
She was pissed because I hadn't told her before, put me on LOA, and sent me off to my psychiatrist. He brought me down--too down. I was so doped up I didn't have a clue what was going on but he cleared me for work anyway. I fell asleep for an hour when I took the residents out for a smoke break but somehow managed to avoid being caught. Then I had a massive panic attack and walked out. A month later she hired me back. She's awesome. She understands that you have to be a little crazy to be able to handle the sort of work I do but you also have to be a good worker. I'm both.
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