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Hey all, So today I have gotten from my GP a preliminary result of stage 2 IDC involving the lymph nodes. HER negative and hormone receptor positive. Still need to do more tests to see if it’s spre...
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Golly gosh, @MelV83 I am so sorry to hear that your contract hasn’t been renewed. That’s a really tough call, leading up to your surgery and Xmas with the kids :( How long have you been at that school? I am sure the kids will miss you next year too :( With the current teacher shortage (even where you are) it doesn’t make sense to get rid of a specialist Maths & Science teacher …. When I am guessing there would be way more ‘general’ teachers available ….. have they given you a reason? They owe you that, I reckon! My husband and sister were teachers & both had meltdowns from stress. Hubby was close to retirement age, but my sister was only 3 years in - both left the profession altogether! Are there other schools in the area that you can check out for next year? Yearly contracts make NO sense. No continuity for the kids, either. :(
Yep - the biopsy can really bruise your boob - one of mine (a couple of years after my surgery) had me left absolutely black & blue! It took months to settle. Luckily it was a false call.
Yes, relief teaching can be horrible - not only the financial insecurity - but often you don’t know til 8am if you are needed that day - and you’ve got to sit there, hoping! And then, it may not even be convenient for that day!!
Consider contacting the Cancer Council - they do provide financial advice and possible financial assistance ….. even if it means possible Centrelink support in the short term. You will also probably need someone staying with you initially after your surgery, helping with the kids & cooking etc as you won’t be able to do housework/washing/maybe even shopping. .. no heavy lifting til after you see the surgeon again ….
https://www.cancersa.org.au/support/support-services/legal-and-financial-assistance/
In NSW there are a couple of philanthropic groups who actually give financial support to those with cancer … I am thinking there may be some in SA as well. The social worker at your hospital should be able to help you contact them eg: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/financial-support-during-long-term-illness
With your son being autistic, it may help you move up any list for assistance xx.
Yep - the biopsy can really bruise your boob - one of mine (a couple of years after my surgery) had me left absolutely black & blue! It took months to settle. Luckily it was a false call.
Yes, relief teaching can be horrible - not only the financial insecurity - but often you don’t know til 8am if you are needed that day - and you’ve got to sit there, hoping! And then, it may not even be convenient for that day!!
Consider contacting the Cancer Council - they do provide financial advice and possible financial assistance ….. even if it means possible Centrelink support in the short term. You will also probably need someone staying with you initially after your surgery, helping with the kids & cooking etc as you won’t be able to do housework/washing/maybe even shopping. .. no heavy lifting til after you see the surgeon again ….
https://www.cancersa.org.au/support/support-services/legal-and-financial-assistance/
In NSW there are a couple of philanthropic groups who actually give financial support to those with cancer … I am thinking there may be some in SA as well. The social worker at your hospital should be able to help you contact them eg: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/financial-support-during-long-term-illness
With your son being autistic, it may help you move up any list for assistance xx.
Thinking of you - take care, take it one day at a time & try not to get too far ahead of yourself …. Contacting the Social Worker, sooner than later, would be my first bet xx