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Trying to cope alone
Hi I have just been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and due for a operation on Frid 14th June. Trying to be positive with only good thoughts but it is hard doing this by myself. I am 59 yrs y...
Right now, it is more important that YOU recover fully before going back to work.
Much as we'd like to think we are totally indispensable at work and that 'no-one can replace me' - I used to think the same! However, looking at it logically - with you taking 4 weeks holiday every year is proof enough that they can definitely 'get along' without you, without you having the guilts. ;)
As @primek says - there are a raft of options (including temps) to get them thru tough times. Who knows - you may head in a different direction yourself, further down the track.
You were obviously very loyal to your employer when she had her stroke and they should appreciate you even more for that - I hope they are as loyal to you now, in your own time of need.
Take care xx
Much as we'd like to think we are totally indispensable at work and that 'no-one can replace me' - I used to think the same! However, looking at it logically - with you taking 4 weeks holiday every year is proof enough that they can definitely 'get along' without you, without you having the guilts. ;)
As @primek says - there are a raft of options (including temps) to get them thru tough times. Who knows - you may head in a different direction yourself, further down the track.
You were obviously very loyal to your employer when she had her stroke and they should appreciate you even more for that - I hope they are as loyal to you now, in your own time of need.
Take care xx