I have a very good boss

[redrider]

I let the management comany know that i have kidney problems  he brought me in to his office looked me in the face and said do what you can if there is some thing you can't do , tall me and i will get some to get it done  he said he didn't want to lose me as a worker boy that made me feel good

[MooseMom]

That's great.  I'd like to think if you give someone the opportunity to do the right thing, more often than not, they will.

[lmunchkin]

It always helps to have the support of your employer!  But they are just saying it, let us see if they act on it!  Lots of companys say a lot of things, but to act on it is another story!  Not trying to burst your bubble, cause more than likely, they will be behind you.  All Im saying is, will they still be behind you years from now!

Good to hear Redrider!  Not many employers even want to understand or want to be bothered.  My husband (patient) worked for a really good employer.  He gave it up of his own free will. He just couldnt do it anymore!  I work for a really good employer too!  They have gone through all this with husband for me. You are right, if you are a productive worker for them, hey, it is to their advantage to keep you.  Good help is very hard to find these days.

Sounds like you have a good employer!

lmunchkin

 

[cattlekid]

I have a very understanding employer as well.  I can take time off when needed and they have no problem with me leaving the office early on Tues and Thurs for dialysis.  Of course, it helps that I have a job where almost all I do is email.  I can do that from the center as well as from my office.  We also have an instant messaging program so there are times that no one even knows that I am out of the office. 

When the time comes for a transplant, I will also have 6 months short-term disability at 100% pay.  I am also lucky in that our insurance is very comprehensive with only a $2k out of pocket maximum each year. 

In return, I work my behind off  when I am in the office, keep up with emails on the weekends and evenings if necessary and always give them as much notice as possible if I will be out of the office for any reason.  I think it's a win-win situation, at least so far.   

[sullidog]

Mine is also, heck I was on the verge of losing my job when my FMLA ran out but my manager stood up for me.

[mcclane]

it helps immensely when your boss is understanding of your medical issue.  I informed my boss of my kidney issues, and she told me if I do need the time off, then to just take it off.  She also knows that I do require numerous doctor's appointments/hospital visits, and she is ok with it.

[Deanne]

My boss is great, too. He said something very similar when I told him I was going on the transplant list. I know he means it, too. I have a coworker whose 3-year-old has leukemia was diagnosed with leukemia about two years ago. She needs to keep a very sporadic work schedule and I never hear a single negative word from anyone about it. 

[ToddB0130]

My boss has been great too.  She said I've worked so hard and given so much to the company for 25 years, now it's my turn to take care of myself.  Like others who have posted,  I've always been a super hard worker, dedicated and was never a clock watcher.  It helps so much know that when the time comes for me to start D,  I will have her support.  I love where I work and what I do,  so I'll continue to do my best to keep up even if Tues-Thurs I have to skip out for a bit.

[rsudock]

a little green eyed with jealous! No seriously glad there are still people given the opprutunity to do the right thing. I think employeers forget that sometimes a test of their humanity and compassion is how they treat there employees.

xo,
R

[RichardMEL]

Having a supportive boss can make all the difference I reckon! I'm so glad all of you have supportive and understanding management - because you do hear of those without and it sucks. My managers have all been good - I've always been open and upfront about my situation and in turn they have always been "whatever you need to do.. just do it.. don't worry about work" - and even when I had my tx... it was all about taking the time *I* needed and not worry about any work stuff.. just to get well etc. Even now they ask how I'm going and if everything is OK. Obviously they benefit from me being well and having regular hours now but this has been over 5+ years - I'm very lucky to have had a lot of support.

[bleija]

i know i have bragged about my boss on other threads, but she has never given me a hard time about needing last min time off..... when i had this latest string of problems, she tole me take the time i need, my job will be there when im read for it, get better... well went in today, and told her i was ready, she said ok i will put ya on the schedule for next week... she gonna start me out slow, make sure i can handle it, so if i need to sit down i can, but im excited to go back