[Woodchuck]

I quit a bad job in November, got hired in a really great job in April. Now I am taking too much sick leave (for legit health issues) as in, I should not have taken any sick days in my probationary 90 days, and I am at something like 12 days off sick in 2 months. I don't know why they haven't fired me already.

I'm going to lose this job too, I know it. I wonder if part of me is trying to sabotage any success. The job triggers my anxiety big-time as well, but I should be able to work through that.

12 days off in 2 months is a lot, but if they are legit health issues like you say, then they might be understanding and want to keep you. What are the issues causing you to call in sick so often? Can you get a doctor's note for it?

Attendance was my biggest struggle for jobs, and only at my most recent job (that I started in April) has my attendance record actually been decent. I have called in sick once, and had to leave a couple hours early another day, but that's it. I think a big part of it is finding the right job for you that doesn't cause you mental turmoil every shift. I struggle with anxiety as well, I carry Ativan with me and take one as needed. Do you take anything for your anxiety as needed?

[seesaw]

Just make sure you have a doctor's note.

ONce, when I was in my probationary period, I was diagnosed with mono and ordered on bed rest for a couple of weeks. I gave a note to my work from my doctor and I set up remote access to my work computer, and worked as much as I could and made deadlines from home.

I find they are usually willing to work with you if you are on the up and up.

Seesaw