Carolyn, the coolest boss I have ever worked for had a little wooden sign on
his desk that faced those that sat in front of him. The sign said "If it's
meant to be, It's up to me" and it has always stuck with me. Never assume
others "know your rights". Inform them of your rights politely while saying
you'll do better.
While I have not had this experience, I have been the boss numerous times
and I would make allowances. But I could only do so if I knew of the
problem.
An idiot boss may not care and fire you regardless but a knowledgeable and
ethical boss may understand if aware. Sell yourself well and your need for
employment and how much you like the environment, blah blah blah! Good luck.
Pat D
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From: epilepsy@yahoogroup
Of Carolyn Burby
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 5:10 PM
To: epilepsy@yahoogroup
Subject: [epilepsy] HELP!! anyone with ideas
Well looks like I'm going back to step 1 again. I seem to find a job then
when they call me in for performance issues its always "you're to slow or I
noticed you having problems, seizure activity" I was diagnosed at 15 but
when I was a 11/2 had a high fever resulting in convulsions, encephalitis,
and paralyzed on my right side. Never got full use of my right side but able
to use it.
At TJMaxx I scan all items on markdown and they are now telling me I'm not
fast enough. I hear this so often it's making me sick, and if it's not that
they say I saw you spacing out from a seizure incident. I told the woman who
hired me I had a slow right hand and she said she noticed it. I also
mentioned I took meds but didn't say for what. Why let them know if they
didn't ask.
I know they will end up letting me go and my husband John said to mention
the disability laws but I have a hard time defending myself, because of
growing up with the epilepsy and not getting the support from the family.
How should I approach the supervisor and mention these laws?
I guess I don't want to get anyone mad and then stay in a job where there
will be friction. But I do want to have the same rights as everyone else
with no issues.
Thanks,
Carolyn
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