telling work about cf

[Kristen]

No more comments like "Geez you've had that cold forever!"....hope this helps some!

Lamp - everyone at my work knows I have CF and I STILL get these comments! One coworker even said to me after a particular bad coughing attack "when you die, can I have all your stuff??" It annoys the crap out of me - Gotta love co-irkers <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

 

[Kristen]

No more comments like "Geez you've had that cold forever!"....hope this helps some!

Lamp - everyone at my work knows I have CF and I STILL get these comments! One coworker even said to me after a particular bad coughing attack "when you die, can I have all your stuff??" It annoys the crap out of me - Gotta love co-irkers <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

 

[Kristen]

No more comments like "Geez you've had that cold forever!"....hope this helps some!

Lamp - everyone at my work knows I have CF and I STILL get these comments! One coworker even said to me after a particular bad coughing attack "when you die, can I have all your stuff??" It annoys the crap out of me - Gotta love co-irkers <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

 

[Kristen]

No more comments like "Geez you've had that cold forever!"....hope this helps some!

Lamp - everyone at my work knows I have CF and I STILL get these comments! One coworker even said to me after a particular bad coughing attack "when you die, can I have all your stuff??" It annoys the crap out of me - Gotta love co-irkers <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

 

[Kristen]

No more comments like "Geez you've had that cold forever!"....hope this helps some!
<br />
<br />Lamp - everyone at my work knows I have CF and I STILL get these comments! One coworker even said to me after a particular bad coughing attack "when you die, can I have all your stuff??" It annoys the crap out of me - Gotta love co-irkers <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

 

[NYCLawGirl]

I agree that it is only necessary to tell them if and when he anticipates his CF becoming an issue. On the other hand, I am always fairly open about my CF b/c I find it makes things easier in the long run. He should make his decision based on his trust for his boss and other factors.

Everyone at my work knows too, so I don't get many "wow, nasty cough!" comments. I did have one coworker who jokingly told me that an assignment would take "years off my life" b/c it was stressful, then suddenly looked really scared and said "I'm so so sorry. That must be such an inappropriate thing to say to YOU!" I laughed. It really was ridiculous.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

I agree that it is only necessary to tell them if and when he anticipates his CF becoming an issue. On the other hand, I am always fairly open about my CF b/c I find it makes things easier in the long run. He should make his decision based on his trust for his boss and other factors.

Everyone at my work knows too, so I don't get many "wow, nasty cough!" comments. I did have one coworker who jokingly told me that an assignment would take "years off my life" b/c it was stressful, then suddenly looked really scared and said "I'm so so sorry. That must be such an inappropriate thing to say to YOU!" I laughed. It really was ridiculous.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

I agree that it is only necessary to tell them if and when he anticipates his CF becoming an issue. On the other hand, I am always fairly open about my CF b/c I find it makes things easier in the long run. He should make his decision based on his trust for his boss and other factors.

Everyone at my work knows too, so I don't get many "wow, nasty cough!" comments. I did have one coworker who jokingly told me that an assignment would take "years off my life" b/c it was stressful, then suddenly looked really scared and said "I'm so so sorry. That must be such an inappropriate thing to say to YOU!" I laughed. It really was ridiculous.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

I agree that it is only necessary to tell them if and when he anticipates his CF becoming an issue. On the other hand, I am always fairly open about my CF b/c I find it makes things easier in the long run. He should make his decision based on his trust for his boss and other factors.

Everyone at my work knows too, so I don't get many "wow, nasty cough!" comments. I did have one coworker who jokingly told me that an assignment would take "years off my life" b/c it was stressful, then suddenly looked really scared and said "I'm so so sorry. That must be such an inappropriate thing to say to YOU!" I laughed. It really was ridiculous.

 

[NYCLawGirl]

I agree that it is only necessary to tell them if and when he anticipates his CF becoming an issue. On the other hand, I am always fairly open about my CF b/c I find it makes things easier in the long run. He should make his decision based on his trust for his boss and other factors.
<br />
<br />Everyone at my work knows too, so I don't get many "wow, nasty cough!" comments. I did have one coworker who jokingly told me that an assignment would take "years off my life" b/c it was stressful, then suddenly looked really scared and said "I'm so so sorry. That must be such an inappropriate thing to say to YOU!" I laughed. It really was ridiculous.

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi,

I think it's important to establish yourself at your job, show them what you can do and that you're a hard worker...and then let them know about CF after that. I have also found that it's better for my bosses to know so that they know why I need days off from work for appointments, tests, etc. I don't want them thinking I'm just taking time off for no good reason.

My current boss I told after about 6 months of working at my job. We were at a work conference and we were actually sharing a hotel room when a similar subject came up and I just told her. She was like, "Oh, that's why you have that little cough." Hehe. So now there's no more questions or any problems with needing days off for medical things. And come to find out, her cousin has CF too (she's in her late 40's and has two kids)! But I think because I work hard at my job and I do everything to the best of my ability, she is willing to work around my crazy schedule and accommodate me in any way.

Because your boyfriend sort of works in a more private job (where everyone pretty much knows each other), I think it's important for him to be open about it. But if he can, hopefully he can prove that he's a hard worker, reliable, and dedicated to his job before telling his boss. If it happens that it must come up sooner (he needs IV's, etc) then there may be no other alternative than to tell his boss.

It really all depends on the person and how comfortable they are. I have found that it's much easier to be honest though than have to sneak around with lies.

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi,

I think it's important to establish yourself at your job, show them what you can do and that you're a hard worker...and then let them know about CF after that. I have also found that it's better for my bosses to know so that they know why I need days off from work for appointments, tests, etc. I don't want them thinking I'm just taking time off for no good reason.

My current boss I told after about 6 months of working at my job. We were at a work conference and we were actually sharing a hotel room when a similar subject came up and I just told her. She was like, "Oh, that's why you have that little cough." Hehe. So now there's no more questions or any problems with needing days off for medical things. And come to find out, her cousin has CF too (she's in her late 40's and has two kids)! But I think because I work hard at my job and I do everything to the best of my ability, she is willing to work around my crazy schedule and accommodate me in any way.

Because your boyfriend sort of works in a more private job (where everyone pretty much knows each other), I think it's important for him to be open about it. But if he can, hopefully he can prove that he's a hard worker, reliable, and dedicated to his job before telling his boss. If it happens that it must come up sooner (he needs IV's, etc) then there may be no other alternative than to tell his boss.

It really all depends on the person and how comfortable they are. I have found that it's much easier to be honest though than have to sneak around with lies.

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi,

I think it's important to establish yourself at your job, show them what you can do and that you're a hard worker...and then let them know about CF after that. I have also found that it's better for my bosses to know so that they know why I need days off from work for appointments, tests, etc. I don't want them thinking I'm just taking time off for no good reason.

My current boss I told after about 6 months of working at my job. We were at a work conference and we were actually sharing a hotel room when a similar subject came up and I just told her. She was like, "Oh, that's why you have that little cough." Hehe. So now there's no more questions or any problems with needing days off for medical things. And come to find out, her cousin has CF too (she's in her late 40's and has two kids)! But I think because I work hard at my job and I do everything to the best of my ability, she is willing to work around my crazy schedule and accommodate me in any way.

Because your boyfriend sort of works in a more private job (where everyone pretty much knows each other), I think it's important for him to be open about it. But if he can, hopefully he can prove that he's a hard worker, reliable, and dedicated to his job before telling his boss. If it happens that it must come up sooner (he needs IV's, etc) then there may be no other alternative than to tell his boss.

It really all depends on the person and how comfortable they are. I have found that it's much easier to be honest though than have to sneak around with lies.

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi,

I think it's important to establish yourself at your job, show them what you can do and that you're a hard worker...and then let them know about CF after that. I have also found that it's better for my bosses to know so that they know why I need days off from work for appointments, tests, etc. I don't want them thinking I'm just taking time off for no good reason.

My current boss I told after about 6 months of working at my job. We were at a work conference and we were actually sharing a hotel room when a similar subject came up and I just told her. She was like, "Oh, that's why you have that little cough." Hehe. So now there's no more questions or any problems with needing days off for medical things. And come to find out, her cousin has CF too (she's in her late 40's and has two kids)! But I think because I work hard at my job and I do everything to the best of my ability, she is willing to work around my crazy schedule and accommodate me in any way.

Because your boyfriend sort of works in a more private job (where everyone pretty much knows each other), I think it's important for him to be open about it. But if he can, hopefully he can prove that he's a hard worker, reliable, and dedicated to his job before telling his boss. If it happens that it must come up sooner (he needs IV's, etc) then there may be no other alternative than to tell his boss.

It really all depends on the person and how comfortable they are. I have found that it's much easier to be honest though than have to sneak around with lies.

 

[rubyroselee]

Hi,
<br />
<br />I think it's important to establish yourself at your job, show them what you can do and that you're a hard worker...and then let them know about CF after that. I have also found that it's better for my bosses to know so that they know why I need days off from work for appointments, tests, etc. I don't want them thinking I'm just taking time off for no good reason.
<br />
<br />My current boss I told after about 6 months of working at my job. We were at a work conference and we were actually sharing a hotel room when a similar subject came up and I just told her. She was like, "Oh, that's why you have that little cough." Hehe. So now there's no more questions or any problems with needing days off for medical things. And come to find out, her cousin has CF too (she's in her late 40's and has two kids)! But I think because I work hard at my job and I do everything to the best of my ability, she is willing to work around my crazy schedule and accommodate me in any way.
<br />
<br />Because your boyfriend sort of works in a more private job (where everyone pretty much knows each other), I think it's important for him to be open about it. But if he can, hopefully he can prove that he's a hard worker, reliable, and dedicated to his job before telling his boss. If it happens that it must come up sooner (he needs IV's, etc) then there may be no other alternative than to tell his boss.
<br />
<br />It really all depends on the person and how comfortable they are. I have found that it's much easier to be honest though than have to sneak around with lies.

 

[MicheleGazelle]

I felt I needed to prove myself at work first, especially because I was a homemaker for 2 decades before I got this job. I tell people at work on a "need to know" basis or if they happen to be a friend and I have reason to mention it.

I have had a couple of different supervisors in the time I've been with this company and I told each of them when it became an issue of some sort. Both times, it was an issue for social type of reasons rather than me missing work. I also recently spoke to my supervisor and suggested we let another supervisor in on it because I have to pass their desk constantly and they are very chatty and more observant than most folks. I was beginning to get concerned that this person would blurt something out within earshot of bunch of other people and I would get put on the spot and it would turn into a train wreck. Lots of people have made observations about me, like that my desk is unusually clean and clutter free. But most of the time, if I say something like "I've got allergies and don't need the dust from a bunch of family photos." the person is satisfied with the answer and makes some sympathetic noises ("Oh, I've got a cousin/son/ex-boyfriend with allergies. I know exactly what you are talking about...blah blah blah.") and then never brings it up again because they feel they know all there is to know. But this person is a little like Columbo: "Just one more question..." And they aren't going to stop being curious, chatty, etc. They are just like that, with everyone. So I felt it was better to let them in on it so they would have some idea of when to shut up and not make just one more joke, just one more observation and so on. So far, so good.

 

[MicheleGazelle]

I felt I needed to prove myself at work first, especially because I was a homemaker for 2 decades before I got this job. I tell people at work on a "need to know" basis or if they happen to be a friend and I have reason to mention it.

I have had a couple of different supervisors in the time I've been with this company and I told each of them when it became an issue of some sort. Both times, it was an issue for social type of reasons rather than me missing work. I also recently spoke to my supervisor and suggested we let another supervisor in on it because I have to pass their desk constantly and they are very chatty and more observant than most folks. I was beginning to get concerned that this person would blurt something out within earshot of bunch of other people and I would get put on the spot and it would turn into a train wreck. Lots of people have made observations about me, like that my desk is unusually clean and clutter free. But most of the time, if I say something like "I've got allergies and don't need the dust from a bunch of family photos." the person is satisfied with the answer and makes some sympathetic noises ("Oh, I've got a cousin/son/ex-boyfriend with allergies. I know exactly what you are talking about...blah blah blah.") and then never brings it up again because they feel they know all there is to know. But this person is a little like Columbo: "Just one more question..." And they aren't going to stop being curious, chatty, etc. They are just like that, with everyone. So I felt it was better to let them in on it so they would have some idea of when to shut up and not make just one more joke, just one more observation and so on. So far, so good.

 

[MicheleGazelle]

I felt I needed to prove myself at work first, especially because I was a homemaker for 2 decades before I got this job. I tell people at work on a "need to know" basis or if they happen to be a friend and I have reason to mention it.

I have had a couple of different supervisors in the time I've been with this company and I told each of them when it became an issue of some sort. Both times, it was an issue for social type of reasons rather than me missing work. I also recently spoke to my supervisor and suggested we let another supervisor in on it because I have to pass their desk constantly and they are very chatty and more observant than most folks. I was beginning to get concerned that this person would blurt something out within earshot of bunch of other people and I would get put on the spot and it would turn into a train wreck. Lots of people have made observations about me, like that my desk is unusually clean and clutter free. But most of the time, if I say something like "I've got allergies and don't need the dust from a bunch of family photos." the person is satisfied with the answer and makes some sympathetic noises ("Oh, I've got a cousin/son/ex-boyfriend with allergies. I know exactly what you are talking about...blah blah blah.") and then never brings it up again because they feel they know all there is to know. But this person is a little like Columbo: "Just one more question..." And they aren't going to stop being curious, chatty, etc. They are just like that, with everyone. So I felt it was better to let them in on it so they would have some idea of when to shut up and not make just one more joke, just one more observation and so on. So far, so good.

 

[MicheleGazelle]

I felt I needed to prove myself at work first, especially because I was a homemaker for 2 decades before I got this job. I tell people at work on a "need to know" basis or if they happen to be a friend and I have reason to mention it.

I have had a couple of different supervisors in the time I've been with this company and I told each of them when it became an issue of some sort. Both times, it was an issue for social type of reasons rather than me missing work. I also recently spoke to my supervisor and suggested we let another supervisor in on it because I have to pass their desk constantly and they are very chatty and more observant than most folks. I was beginning to get concerned that this person would blurt something out within earshot of bunch of other people and I would get put on the spot and it would turn into a train wreck. Lots of people have made observations about me, like that my desk is unusually clean and clutter free. But most of the time, if I say something like "I've got allergies and don't need the dust from a bunch of family photos." the person is satisfied with the answer and makes some sympathetic noises ("Oh, I've got a cousin/son/ex-boyfriend with allergies. I know exactly what you are talking about...blah blah blah.") and then never brings it up again because they feel they know all there is to know. But this person is a little like Columbo: "Just one more question..." And they aren't going to stop being curious, chatty, etc. They are just like that, with everyone. So I felt it was better to let them in on it so they would have some idea of when to shut up and not make just one more joke, just one more observation and so on. So far, so good.

 

[MicheleGazelle]

I felt I needed to prove myself at work first, especially because I was a homemaker for 2 decades before I got this job. I tell people at work on a "need to know" basis or if they happen to be a friend and I have reason to mention it.
<br />
<br />I have had a couple of different supervisors in the time I've been with this company and I told each of them when it became an issue of some sort. Both times, it was an issue for social type of reasons rather than me missing work. I also recently spoke to my supervisor and suggested we let another supervisor in on it because I have to pass their desk constantly and they are very chatty and more observant than most folks. I was beginning to get concerned that this person would blurt something out within earshot of bunch of other people and I would get put on the spot and it would turn into a train wreck. Lots of people have made observations about me, like that my desk is unusually clean and clutter free. But most of the time, if I say something like "I've got allergies and don't need the dust from a bunch of family photos." the person is satisfied with the answer and makes some sympathetic noises ("Oh, I've got a cousin/son/ex-boyfriend with allergies. I know exactly what you are talking about...blah blah blah.") and then never brings it up again because they feel they know all there is to know. But this person is a little like Columbo: "Just one more question..." And they aren't going to stop being curious, chatty, etc. They are just like that, with everyone. So I felt it was better to let them in on it so they would have some idea of when to shut up and not make just one more joke, just one more observation and so on. So far, so good.