I had returned to work after a break last year on disability. I had returned part time and was just going to stay part time for a few months or more. Next thing I knew they were demanding that I come back full time, because they were so short and it would be for the good of the department. I really feel like I agreed to that under pressure and such duress is bad. Therapist said to refuse ultimatums.
I had been planning out chiropractor appointments and physical therapy along with a neurologist appointment a few months away. The doctor said my MRI says I’m aneurysm free, but apparently not damage free. Apparently I had nearly had my neck broken at some point, go figure.
Now, a new manager is trying to change my schedule. I was told to start the new schedule tomorrow morning. I have to refuse, I have an appointment in the morning. I barely feel like working today now. Put me in a bad mood for sure. I may have to return to disability and take time off, maybe I should just get the neck and spine surgery. This is too big of a change, especially when I’m really making progress. At least I really felt like I was. My parents had a great lawyer, if nothing goes well, I may reach out to him. I guess worst case scenario, they tell me I’m fired after everything and then I go on unemployment. I’ll make things work, but they’ll be out another employee, when they are already forcing these changes on people in order to manage their low employees numbers. No one is hiring fast enough in any department, but I can’t concern myself with that. That’s not my fault.
When I started this workday I was told to wait and to talk about these changes. When I told him it wasn’t going to work he said it was coming from the manager above and we could call him. I, of course said “let’s call him up.” He’s not even at work and isn’t answering his phone today. Why ask me to call him if you know that already? Maybe he thinks this is a game? I’m no negotiator or businessman, but my therapist said I’m very protected by the accommodations for Americans with disabilities act and now I’m just waiting for my doctor to get back to me about that paperwork. Here I am at work kind of mad, but somewhat indifferent. I don’t know anymore. I’m having a hard time setting this aside while I’m at work. They’re making me make phone calls and file paperwork. I hate this, but I have to do it. Feels litigious and lame.