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Posted by Firebird on 10-10-2007 at 18:19:
Sometimes you just want to scream
I started back at work three weeks ago after being off ill for over five weeks. I am still on medication and supposed to be taking it easy. My colleagues all know this.
So why is it when I go in they disappear from site without a by or leave and leave me to look after 50 plus staff?
Why do to they ensure that I am late leaving on a regular basis?
I tried talking to them and explaining I am on restricted/recuperative duties and am not fully well but do they listen? Do they hell, they do what they have always done and take advantage.
I came home from work the other night and felt like quitting because I am so fed up of it!
I actually had to calm down some before typing this rant.
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Feel free to ignore this I just needed to let it all out, my porr DH has had this a lot recently and I felt sorry for him.
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Posted by Transmute Jun on 10-10-2007 at 18:33:
You are not being unreasonable, FB. If you are ill, if you have a doctor's orders, then your work should be accommodating. You need to speak up and demand that they treat you in a reasonable manner.
You say that they have always taken advantage of you. Isn't NOW the appropriate time to step up and change that?
In any case, we love you!
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Posted by clouddancer on 10-10-2007 at 21:31:
FB, go ahead and rant all you want that is why we are here.
Do you need a 
to pay your colleagues a visit?
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Posted by Madilayn on 11-10-2007 at 04:55:
FB - huge huggles from me who can understand where you're coming from.
Perhaps your colleagues and mine should be put on a site together...... :evil:
For sure - if you are on Dr orders and restricted duties, then you should speak to your boss about what is going on and get something done. Tell him/her/it (in case your boss is Katse) that the Dr put you on those orders for work for a reason and do they want you to relapse?
Of course, there is always this as a last resort:
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Posted by Sosai X on 11-10-2007 at 05:25:
I know how you feel, FB. Back when I had a factory job I ended up with a serious case of tendinitis in my left wrist (it had swollen to twice its normal size) from the work. I went to the doctor who proscribed medication and 2 weeks of light duties. I was back on the machines within 2 days! It was killing my wrists (I knew if I kept the pace of the work I would have to go and get the operation on my wrists to correct the damage done). I remember complaining to my supervisor and her response was, "What do you want me to do?" After a couple of months of the usual B.S., I ended up quiting that job because of the physical damage and mental stress it was causing me. I walked away never looking back. Don't worry, I'm not suggesting you do the same. 
I was just giving you some of my background. *grin*
It sounds like your co-workers need a good kick in the arse. I hope you get the rest, respect and piece of mind that you truly deserve.
Cheers,
Tim
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Posted by Ebonyswanne on 11-10-2007 at 09:36:
FB you just have to get it out sometimes and then you feel better!
Leaving you with that much to deal with when you are still recovering and they know you are not in a condition to do so!
Hugs FB! I hope they wake up to themselves!
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Posted by Transmute Jun on 11-10-2007 at 13:01:
I hope things are better for you at work today, FB!
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Posted by amyltrer on 11-10-2007 at 18:33:
RE: Sometimes you just want to scream
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FB is this a part of your job duties or are they being inconsiderate with you?
You can talk to your boss, or ask a sick leave!
As for your collegues, I'm sure you'll have plenty of ocassions to pay them back!
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Posted by CricketBeautiful on 11-10-2007 at 18:55:
If people keep doing jobs which damage their health, especially when it doesn't take much to fix the problem, like an ergonomic keyboard or better handle on a machine, then the companies will continue to ignore the problem. Congrats, Tim, on being one less person they can push around. If more followed your lead, they'd find it easier to fix the machine than to find someone willing to accept it.
One of my friends accepted it for a decade. Her husband died very early, so she had the extra pressure of being the sole bread-winner. She was always afraid to stand up for herself for fear of losing her job. Now she can hardly do any work; typing numbers into a lab report is agony, and she can't lift the chemical containers.
Fortunately, her union got serious about it. A dedicated ergonomist got assigned, and made sure there were good handles and stools and such; the ergonomist also goes back in every month or two to make sure she's not accepting any more crap, and believe me, if not for that she'd be right back where she started.
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Posted by Firebird on 11-10-2007 at 20:15:
RE: Sometimes you just want to scream
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Unfortunately I have spoken to my bosses and to the people concerned. My job means that I usually look after at most 12 staff with line management for seven.
However the agreement for me returning to work was that I would assist but not fulfill the full job description and aid where I could as oppose to being counted on strength. instead what happens is despite me speaking to them our bosses etc they continue.
End result I have now made arrangements to work in a different role.
I am trying to avoid going sick as occupational health nurse is going against the occupational health counsellor and I am trying to stay out of that argument.
Oh well such is life.
Thank you for all the hugs!
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Posted by Metaliant on 12-10-2007 at 15:52:
We are with FB ad yeh, I like the idea of . I sometimes feel like do that to Homebase.
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