First week at work-not so successful

[jobob]

I'm really sorry, love.

Is there anyone there with half a brain you can you can talk to about it, maybe someone in HR?

And what the heck were you doing lifting a case of paper, missy ?!?

[spokewench]

Snap: Can't help with the people who don't understand what you are going through; but perhaps you should call your doctor, itemize what happened to you at work; and ask if he would recommend you only work 1/2 days for while until you can handle a full day of work?

AND, don't pick up stuff you should not be picking up, you silly girl! I know you want to be well, but simple fact is, you have to ask for help sometimes.

I'm scolding you, but I'm just like you, I never ask for help!

spoke

[Bruno28]

So sorry to hear this Snap.

Is there any way you can have a phased return with limited duties?

I had some health issues a couple of years ago and my doc certified me as 'fit within limits'. My employer involved me in consultations with occupational health to determine what those limits were. I had a six month gradual phase in.

Or maybe you are just not ready for work at all yet.

Can you talk to your doc to support you in this? My employers were terrified of a claim so were really co-operative...er, were acting as responsible employers

[OakLeaf]

(((((((Snap)))))))

I'm so sorry the return to work isn't going well.

You know the more you push yourself, the more your workmates are reinforced in their idea that you haven't been through anything serious.

+1 on trying to work half days for a while.