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Kezz
7 years agoMember
I'm a workaholic - if I don't, who will?
Oft described as a workaholic, it is both a blessing and a curse to have an excellent work ethic. I have a pretty big job because of it and I manage to finance our lives because as a solo parent I hav...
primek
7 years agoMember
Hi there.
Many people do manage to work during treatment. I wasn't one.
I took long service leave and sick leave and was able to draw on my trauma component of my life insurance which paid out my mortgage and just enabled me to focus on recovery and treatment. Chick out your cover and LSL and explore options in case you are not well enough.
I was able to cook most days...much simpler meals.
You could pre plan days you might not feel up to it.
Ideas like light and easy meal plans can solve issues for many (or similar ideas)
Many people do manage to work during treatment. I wasn't one.
I took long service leave and sick leave and was able to draw on my trauma component of my life insurance which paid out my mortgage and just enabled me to focus on recovery and treatment. Chick out your cover and LSL and explore options in case you are not well enough.
I was able to cook most days...much simpler meals.
You could pre plan days you might not feel up to it.
Ideas like light and easy meal plans can solve issues for many (or similar ideas)