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Nov 25, 2008, 06:42 AM
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Hi
It's late at night here in Oz and I can't sleep because I'm worried I have put my job in jeopardy. Today I sat down with my bosses and requested a reduction in my hours (ie: from full time to 4 days per week) as I know I'm struggling to work full time. I'm constantly stressed and upset and really paranoid I'll get the sack if I don't do all my work. They seemed fairly ok with it (surprisingly they did not ask why but took my word on face value that I have doctor's advice to reduce my hours) But then I think I blew it by requesting the new arrangement be formalised in writing if they were agreeable. One of them suddenly cut the conversation short and I'm now very concerned that I have offended them by asking for this. Am I being paranoid about this? We have a good relationship and it's a very close office atmosphere so the last thing I wanted to do was upset them... lately I have found I'm not trusting anyone lately - is this part of BP? I'm so insecure. I was thinking maybe I should buy them a small plant as a gift to say thankyou for listening to my request and to ensure that I haven't offended them. What should I do now....just sit and wait to see if they will agree or look around for another job. I'm very confused  I'm seeing my T and doc this Fri. I would appreciate any advice on how to deal with this and the stress I'm feeling.
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Nov 25, 2008, 06:48 AM
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A thank you card would be appropriate and asking for it in writing isn't inappropriate. It shows responsibility--something we look for in our employees and I'm hoping your bosses do, too. Good luck.
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Nov 25, 2008, 07:46 AM
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Nov 25, 2008, 06:08 PM
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It wasn't inappropriate to request it in writing, but people can be weird sometimes. Good luck.
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Nov 25, 2008, 07:21 PM
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Hello...I think a nice Thank You note would be appropiate for your situation because it shows you taking respnsibility for your own actions and lets them know you are dedicated to making the situation work!
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Nov 26, 2008, 04:24 AM
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Latest update....thanks to everyone for your helpful and supportive replies. I did write a heartfelt thank you note and left it in their trays at work....I haven't had any response as yet as I had to attend a course today and they are off to an O/s conference. Hopefully they will understand my request and my intentions....I still want my job but not at the expense of my health.....I'll keep you all posted.
Thanks for everyone's support 
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