[Martina]

My boss sent me an email, said she wanted to talk to me about my sick call last Thursday, wanted to meet at 2:00. I went and asked if we could just talk about it now since I had to walk my daughter from school to daycare at 2:35.

She wanted to know why I was filling out FMLA forms with another employee at work but why she was not informed about what was going on. I told her I felt my illness was private and I didn't want her to know about it.

Long story short, we talked for a little while longer and I eventually told her that I am Bipolar and Borderline. She said it is what she would have guessed. She said she can tell I have good days and bad days, and days when I am not all the way with it. But that when I am doing well, I do great at what I do.

She did say one thing that is a huge relief. She said she wouldn't fire someone over an illness. So I'm not going to lose my job over the sick calls. That is a relief.

In a way I'm happy that she knows, but in a way I think it will be awkward now. I hope she still treats me with respect.

[Miracle1986]

Sounds like she is understanding (as best as anyone who doesn't have MI can be)
I hope she continues to be understanding and things are not awkward for you.

[googley]

I'm glad you got a good response from your boss. You had a lot of courage to let her know what is going on. Great Job!

[Princess_Obsidian]

Greetings,

Good for you, for honesty is the best policy.

Have a good one.

[lonegael]

Sounds like you handle that with grace and strength. Good going ! HUGGGGSSSSS!

[Rhiannonsmoon]

Dearest Martina

You write this with confidence and I believe that you deserve respect for the way you did handle it

Morgana

I'm happy your boss is so understanding! I had a boss a while back that didn't understand when I told her I have depression and anxiety- she asked is it would effect my work, etc, but anyways, good for you! =)

Originally Posted by Martina

My boss sent me an email, said she wanted to talk to me about my sick call last Thursday, wanted to meet at 2:00. I went and asked if we could just talk about it now since I had to walk my daughter from school to daycare at 2:35.

She wanted to know why I was filling out FMLA forms with another employee at work but why she was not informed about what was going on. I told her I felt my illness was private and I didn't want her to know about it.

Long story short, we talked for a little while longer and I eventually told her that I am Bipolar and Borderline. She said it is what she would have guessed. She said she can tell I have good days and bad days, and days when I am not all the way with it. But that when I am doing well, I do great at what I do.

She did say one thing that is a huge relief. She said she wouldn't fire someone over an illness. So I'm not going to lose my job over the sick calls. That is a relief.

In a way I'm happy that she knows, but in a way I think it will be awkward now. I hope she still treats me with respect.

[ivyblessed]

Martina how very courageous of you to lay out your needs in a very vulnerable way. You are a strong woman and you speak as a true advocate for yourself and others.