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Default Sep 06, 2013 at 09:22 PM
 
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Originally Posted by Mollywisk View Post
Third day back. It's been horrible and it's obvious that my boss wants me to quit. I'm trying to handle it and apply for other jobs but I'm scared that I will end up a mess. My husband says I was off for 4 weeks, much better and within 2 days he's watched me collapse back to baseline.
Yup, sounds familiar. It took me 2 HOURS to fall apart when I went back to work after my medical leave; that's how they got around the ADA in getting rid of me. I couldn't do the job without reasonable accommodations to reduce my stress levels; they decided they "couldn't" accommodate me; and that was the end of it.

I promise you that when this job ends---whether you quit or they let you go---it will be an enormous relief. It's scary, yes, but as someone else said, you'll be free to find your bliss. You never know what you'll do next---I was lucky enough to land in a former workplace where I know everybody, they know me (including the bipolar part) and the management knows how to work with me when I'm symptomatic. It's not my dream job---I lost that one to my illness---but it puts food on the table and allows me to work within my limitations.

Take a look around.....the very next job may be your best ever! Hugs!

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