Needing some advice
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Hmm. The devil you know or the devil you don't.
From a practical perspective, being in a job means you have access to the income insurance attached to your super. That can be critical if you have to take time off work. You also have accumulated leave and a very good case if anyone tried to discriminate against you because you are ill. You've proven you can do your job under normal circumstances (making a broad assumption you haven't been subject to any disciplinary actions) so in theory you are safe for a while. Maybe not happy, but relatively secure.
A new job is exciting but if you are going into extended treatment you may be putting yourself under a great deal of stress and it is risky to assume a new employer will accommodate your needs. Even though, technically, they should make concessions for you. You may not need much help, but then again you might. I worked through my first chemo but could hardly manage to do the dishes some weeks during my second.
I think you should go to the interview, but leave any decision making until you know what treatment is recommended. It's disappointing to turn down an opportunity to do something that looks better than your current position, but keep in mind that if you have the skills they want now, you will have the skills someone else will want later. Mxx
From a practical perspective, being in a job means you have access to the income insurance attached to your super. That can be critical if you have to take time off work. You also have accumulated leave and a very good case if anyone tried to discriminate against you because you are ill. You've proven you can do your job under normal circumstances (making a broad assumption you haven't been subject to any disciplinary actions) so in theory you are safe for a while. Maybe not happy, but relatively secure.
A new job is exciting but if you are going into extended treatment you may be putting yourself under a great deal of stress and it is risky to assume a new employer will accommodate your needs. Even though, technically, they should make concessions for you. You may not need much help, but then again you might. I worked through my first chemo but could hardly manage to do the dishes some weeks during my second.
I think you should go to the interview, but leave any decision making until you know what treatment is recommended. It's disappointing to turn down an opportunity to do something that looks better than your current position, but keep in mind that if you have the skills they want now, you will have the skills someone else will want later. Mxx