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How will I be able to keep my job with breast cancer?
My boss and others I work with are completely unconcerned and seem to think I can just keep on as if nothing has happened. I am having my second surgery soon, followed by chemo and radiation. My boss is not allowing me any slack when it comes to all the things I normally do for my job. I only work 3 days a week but I have full-time work that must be completed during those 3 days. I have at least an hour commute each way to work. I can't pay the mortgage without my job but I'm worried my boss is going to let me go if my performance slips. Right now I'm tired and stressed and still healing from my first surgery, as well as worrying about upcoming treatments and keeping the house running, etc. As far as I know they are not planning on hiring a temp. or anyone to fill in for me if I should have to miss more work.
Many caring people have told me that I should only be thinking of myself right now but that's easier said than done. Any thoughts or ideas, especially from other breast cancer patients or survivors? Thank you.
Thank you for your support, I appreciate it. I think you misunderstood - I actually wanted moral and emotional support from other breast cancer patients to help me get through this without feeling so overwhelmed. I didn't really intend to ask for legal advice. Thanks anyway.
3 Answers
- TarkarriLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
I managed to work 5 days a week throughout treatment, but only 4 hours each day. This included days when I had my radiation and sometimes chemo - which meant an hour each way driving plus treatment time.
Trying to have a nap each day helped - even if you manage to squeeze in a 20 minute nap in your lunch break
My sister is a teacher and worked full time except for one afternoon every 4 weeks for chemo throughout her treatment for breast cancer.
- Anonymous9 years ago
If they fire you, you would have one hell of a lawsuit.
Contact your local chapter of the American Cancer Society there are legal advisors that help cancer patients in this situation.
Although laws vary from state to state, Federal law requires employer under most circumstances to allow you time off and you cannot be fired. Look up FMLA.
- CaCO3GirlLv 79 years ago
I agree with the other poster...and would like to add that you need to actually fill out the paper work for FMLA....AND if your company is small they don't fall under it. So you really need to check into this with a lawyer.
