Work and missed time

JORDYSMOM

New member
Hey Terri Ann. It has been my experience that most people do not really understand CF. I'm thinking that when you told your employer you would need more time off than most people, they were not thinking it would be as much as it has been. I know you wish it wasn't as much either, but that's the way it is with CF. We'll be sailing right along, and then all of a sudden there will be one illness right after another.

As an employer, I am very understanding of my employee's needs where their families are concerned. I feel that a happy employee does a better job. However, in the end, I have a business to run, and if I could do it all myself, I wouldn't have hired employees in the first place. If I have to find someone to fill in when one person is gone, say from a temp. agency, it costs me twice as much as I normally pay the guy who is gone. They don't really know the job, because they don't do it all of the time, and I am out more than just money in the long run. It doesn't matter how much I like my employees, I am in business to make a living to support MY family.

It's hard to find a balance between career and family in the best of situations. You throw CF into the mix, and it's a recipe for disaster. I hope you find a way to earn the money that you need, and be available for your child.

Stacey
 

JORDYSMOM

New member
Hey Terri Ann. It has been my experience that most people do not really understand CF. I'm thinking that when you told your employer you would need more time off than most people, they were not thinking it would be as much as it has been. I know you wish it wasn't as much either, but that's the way it is with CF. We'll be sailing right along, and then all of a sudden there will be one illness right after another.

As an employer, I am very understanding of my employee's needs where their families are concerned. I feel that a happy employee does a better job. However, in the end, I have a business to run, and if I could do it all myself, I wouldn't have hired employees in the first place. If I have to find someone to fill in when one person is gone, say from a temp. agency, it costs me twice as much as I normally pay the guy who is gone. They don't really know the job, because they don't do it all of the time, and I am out more than just money in the long run. It doesn't matter how much I like my employees, I am in business to make a living to support MY family.

It's hard to find a balance between career and family in the best of situations. You throw CF into the mix, and it's a recipe for disaster. I hope you find a way to earn the money that you need, and be available for your child.

Stacey
 

JORDYSMOM

New member
Hey Terri Ann. It has been my experience that most people do not really understand CF. I'm thinking that when you told your employer you would need more time off than most people, they were not thinking it would be as much as it has been. I know you wish it wasn't as much either, but that's the way it is with CF. We'll be sailing right along, and then all of a sudden there will be one illness right after another.

As an employer, I am very understanding of my employee's needs where their families are concerned. I feel that a happy employee does a better job. However, in the end, I have a business to run, and if I could do it all myself, I wouldn't have hired employees in the first place. If I have to find someone to fill in when one person is gone, say from a temp. agency, it costs me twice as much as I normally pay the guy who is gone. They don't really know the job, because they don't do it all of the time, and I am out more than just money in the long run. It doesn't matter how much I like my employees, I am in business to make a living to support MY family.

It's hard to find a balance between career and family in the best of situations. You throw CF into the mix, and it's a recipe for disaster. I hope you find a way to earn the money that you need, and be available for your child.

Stacey
 

JORDYSMOM

New member
Hey Terri Ann. It has been my experience that most people do not really understand CF. I'm thinking that when you told your employer you would need more time off than most people, they were not thinking it would be as much as it has been. I know you wish it wasn't as much either, but that's the way it is with CF. We'll be sailing right along, and then all of a sudden there will be one illness right after another.

As an employer, I am very understanding of my employee's needs where their families are concerned. I feel that a happy employee does a better job. However, in the end, I have a business to run, and if I could do it all myself, I wouldn't have hired employees in the first place. If I have to find someone to fill in when one person is gone, say from a temp. agency, it costs me twice as much as I normally pay the guy who is gone. They don't really know the job, because they don't do it all of the time, and I am out more than just money in the long run. It doesn't matter how much I like my employees, I am in business to make a living to support MY family.

It's hard to find a balance between career and family in the best of situations. You throw CF into the mix, and it's a recipe for disaster. I hope you find a way to earn the money that you need, and be available for your child.

Stacey
 

JORDYSMOM

New member
Hey Terri Ann. It has been my experience that most people do not really understand CF. I'm thinking that when you told your employer you would need more time off than most people, they were not thinking it would be as much as it has been. I know you wish it wasn't as much either, but that's the way it is with CF. We'll be sailing right along, and then all of a sudden there will be one illness right after another.
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<br />As an employer, I am very understanding of my employee's needs where their families are concerned. I feel that a happy employee does a better job. However, in the end, I have a business to run, and if I could do it all myself, I wouldn't have hired employees in the first place. If I have to find someone to fill in when one person is gone, say from a temp. agency, it costs me twice as much as I normally pay the guy who is gone. They don't really know the job, because they don't do it all of the time, and I am out more than just money in the long run. It doesn't matter how much I like my employees, I am in business to make a living to support MY family.
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<br />It's hard to find a balance between career and family in the best of situations. You throw CF into the mix, and it's a recipe for disaster. I hope you find a way to earn the money that you need, and be available for your child.
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<br />Stacey
 

jasonterriallen

New member
I understand the whole business aspect, and in another 6 months I will be all set, it's that first year that sucks lol my husband also works at the same place I do so unless it's a hospitalization or something of that nature we try to only have one of us go, which is me. My husband is his stepfather and his biological father is out of the picture. So legally I'm the one with all the responsiblity of it all. Even though my husband does take him and our other children to the well child check ups and things of that nature.

When I had my interview I informed my supervisor I would need more time than the average worker due to the seriousness of my sons illness. He said that is totally understandable and would grant me the time I needed no matter what. When I was there about a month or so he was "let go" of his position, and now have a new supervisor. Which he understands the severity of CF because unfortunatley his aunt had passed from it. Which is tragic but on one hand at least he understands how important it is for JJ to see the dr.

If it comes down to it at some point I will give up the job, because as I told my boss in the begining nothing comes before my kids, not my job, and not even myself or my husband. I almost lost my son once and I will do anything in my power not have that happen again.

thanks again,
 

jasonterriallen

New member
I understand the whole business aspect, and in another 6 months I will be all set, it's that first year that sucks lol my husband also works at the same place I do so unless it's a hospitalization or something of that nature we try to only have one of us go, which is me. My husband is his stepfather and his biological father is out of the picture. So legally I'm the one with all the responsiblity of it all. Even though my husband does take him and our other children to the well child check ups and things of that nature.

When I had my interview I informed my supervisor I would need more time than the average worker due to the seriousness of my sons illness. He said that is totally understandable and would grant me the time I needed no matter what. When I was there about a month or so he was "let go" of his position, and now have a new supervisor. Which he understands the severity of CF because unfortunatley his aunt had passed from it. Which is tragic but on one hand at least he understands how important it is for JJ to see the dr.

If it comes down to it at some point I will give up the job, because as I told my boss in the begining nothing comes before my kids, not my job, and not even myself or my husband. I almost lost my son once and I will do anything in my power not have that happen again.

thanks again,
 

jasonterriallen

New member
I understand the whole business aspect, and in another 6 months I will be all set, it's that first year that sucks lol my husband also works at the same place I do so unless it's a hospitalization or something of that nature we try to only have one of us go, which is me. My husband is his stepfather and his biological father is out of the picture. So legally I'm the one with all the responsiblity of it all. Even though my husband does take him and our other children to the well child check ups and things of that nature.

When I had my interview I informed my supervisor I would need more time than the average worker due to the seriousness of my sons illness. He said that is totally understandable and would grant me the time I needed no matter what. When I was there about a month or so he was "let go" of his position, and now have a new supervisor. Which he understands the severity of CF because unfortunatley his aunt had passed from it. Which is tragic but on one hand at least he understands how important it is for JJ to see the dr.

If it comes down to it at some point I will give up the job, because as I told my boss in the begining nothing comes before my kids, not my job, and not even myself or my husband. I almost lost my son once and I will do anything in my power not have that happen again.

thanks again,
 

jasonterriallen

New member
I understand the whole business aspect, and in another 6 months I will be all set, it's that first year that sucks lol my husband also works at the same place I do so unless it's a hospitalization or something of that nature we try to only have one of us go, which is me. My husband is his stepfather and his biological father is out of the picture. So legally I'm the one with all the responsiblity of it all. Even though my husband does take him and our other children to the well child check ups and things of that nature.

When I had my interview I informed my supervisor I would need more time than the average worker due to the seriousness of my sons illness. He said that is totally understandable and would grant me the time I needed no matter what. When I was there about a month or so he was "let go" of his position, and now have a new supervisor. Which he understands the severity of CF because unfortunatley his aunt had passed from it. Which is tragic but on one hand at least he understands how important it is for JJ to see the dr.

If it comes down to it at some point I will give up the job, because as I told my boss in the begining nothing comes before my kids, not my job, and not even myself or my husband. I almost lost my son once and I will do anything in my power not have that happen again.

thanks again,
 

jasonterriallen

New member
I understand the whole business aspect, and in another 6 months I will be all set, it's that first year that sucks lol my husband also works at the same place I do so unless it's a hospitalization or something of that nature we try to only have one of us go, which is me. My husband is his stepfather and his biological father is out of the picture. So legally I'm the one with all the responsiblity of it all. Even though my husband does take him and our other children to the well child check ups and things of that nature.
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<br />When I had my interview I informed my supervisor I would need more time than the average worker due to the seriousness of my sons illness. He said that is totally understandable and would grant me the time I needed no matter what. When I was there about a month or so he was "let go" of his position, and now have a new supervisor. Which he understands the severity of CF because unfortunatley his aunt had passed from it. Which is tragic but on one hand at least he understands how important it is for JJ to see the dr.
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<br />If it comes down to it at some point I will give up the job, because as I told my boss in the begining nothing comes before my kids, not my job, and not even myself or my husband. I almost lost my son once and I will do anything in my power not have that happen again.
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<br />thanks again,
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