ode_to_fantasy Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 So it's getting to be that time of year again here in Florida, where I can barely function because of the heat (and we can't move, because my husband has a 3 year contract with his work left). I have a "full time" job (though I only usually work 30 hours or so, if that), and they're amazing with letting me leave if I'm too sick to work and still letting me keep my health insurance. My problem is that I can't handle working! I love my job, but I can't function well enough to do it properly, and my husband is working tons of overtime trying to make ends meet, and then coming home and taking care of me! I know that a lot of people on this board have to deal with similar issues, but I feel so alone! I don't know what to do! We can't afford to live just on his salary, so I NEED to work. I keep contemplating disability, but it's such a fickle procedure, that it might take years before I actually get approved and such, and that's years without working....which we can't afford. I am...lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Hi,Can you have air conditioning at work?Can you work from home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 try socail services, there is some kind of work training for folks with health limitations.my sympathies- not fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 I sure hope you have airconditioning at work. Frankly I live in Maryland and it would be pretty unbearable here to work without airconditioning.If you don't have airconditioning at work, you cannot possible work in those conditions.Assuming you do have airconditioning, be sure you always have something icy to drink. Ask your employer if you can bring in a portable fan. (I did that when I was working.) Is there some location in your office that is cooler than others, perhaps you could move your work station. Perhaps you can work at home a couple days of work. Don't walk out of the building until your hubby arrives to pick you up. If you do not have airconditioning in your car, well that's another story.I think that there are neck scarves available that you can freeze and that would keep you cooler.I sure hope your home is airconditioned.In Maryland, around now, I could not survive without airconditioning.Those are just some suggestions.LoisPS Under ADA, I believe, you can insist that the airconditioning be kept at a specified temperature to enable you to work. Dizzy Dame has some information about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ode_to_fantasy Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I am so ecstatic right now! My boss just told me that I can start working from home!! I love my job, and certainly didn't want to quit, and now an answer has presented itself!Thanks for your support, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Tired Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 YAAY!! I am so glad that you found a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P SUDIK Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I am thrilled for you, best of luck,hugs Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 What wonderful news! I'm excited for you! I hope that all goes well working at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJVDK Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Congrats on being able to work from home! Thats great I am happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannon Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 That's great that you have an understanding boss. You must be great at your job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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