tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3494278500717046387.post7636725018436286730..comments2023-12-24T06:27:18.038-05:00Comments on Mastering the Art of Breathing, One Stitch at a Time: Big Decision to MakeAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12354849302798817593noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3494278500717046387.post-2999562690402553322012-06-16T10:42:28.104-04:002012-06-16T10:42:28.104-04:00Amy, I've been where you are. I've been of...Amy, I've been where you are. I've been off work on LTD for 4 years now. I struggled with it the entire time. I also love my career and my job and I swear every other day I would entertain the idea of just saying f*&^ it and going back.<br />For myself, I went downhill in those 4 years and am now listed for new lungs. It is scary to think of how much faster that would have happened if I were working. <br />It sucks being off work, but it would suck worse getting sicker and on a fast track to transplant.<br />With that being said, everyone is different, every case of CF so unique. However, don't put your health at risk for money or anything else. Your life is more important. <br />Hugs!<br />JessLive Laugh Lungshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794653870687841789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3494278500717046387.post-67061928667283609012012-06-15T19:21:16.903-04:002012-06-15T19:21:16.903-04:00For me I am always unsure of putting them in the p...For me I am always unsure of putting them in the position of not hiring me. I don't want them to feel as if they have to hire me because of my disability. I would much rather get the job and have to quit 6 months later rather than tell them upfront and wonder the whole time if I only got it cause they didn't want a law suit.amybraidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797586185811011310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3494278500717046387.post-56518811621678219862012-06-15T15:52:01.678-04:002012-06-15T15:52:01.678-04:00it's always a tough and individual call whethe...it's always a tough and individual call whether to reveal a disability to a prospective employer, but personally, i'm a fan of being upfront and honest. it feels better to me despite the risk. that way the employer knows what they're getting and i don't feel like i'm withholding anything. fortunately, it hasn't kept me from getting a job yet.emily.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11377071485081413568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3494278500717046387.post-65997087164940852152012-06-15T12:39:19.700-04:002012-06-15T12:39:19.700-04:00I have thought about it, but not many places hire ...I have thought about it, but not many places hire part time in my field and I don't know if I would be able to make the money I make now on SSDI and LTD if I work part time. I would want to make more than I make now for it to be worth it. And how do I tell a prospective employer I am looking for part time without letting him know about CF? I guess I could use school as an excuse??? Hmmmmamybraidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797586185811011310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3494278500717046387.post-2015407492681634552012-06-15T00:02:43.571-04:002012-06-15T00:02:43.571-04:00have you ever considered working part-time? jumpin...have you ever considered working part-time? jumping from not working to 40 hrs/week is a lot, but 20 hrs might be more doable and sustainable without compromising your health. just a thought!emily.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11377071485081413568noreply@blogger.com