Can I get a hug?

Ballerina123 · 03-12-2014, 04:15 PM

I've tried really hard to get this new job and worked to keep myself mentally well and my psych said he would support me starting work but I got an occupational health letter through today saying My condition is too sever and they need to consider weather I can actually start work now.

I'm so gutted.
I feel so up set by it all.

I've email my new manager to ask her if she can recomend I do start but occy health are being really restrictive about it.
I really don't want to lose this job.

Can someone please send me good positive vibes and a hug because it's all really upset me.

[Luna] · 03-12-2014, 04:18 PM

Oh Kate, I'm sorry to hear this. Its understand that you're feeling upset. You've been working so hard to get your illness under control.

I'm sending loads of love and hugs.
xox

Ballerina123 · 03-12-2014, 06:59 PM

Thank you so much emma.

My manager emailed me back and said she would like to talk to me on Sunday. I'm anxious but please she will let me have my say.
This job is currently hanging on a thread and I really need th universe on my side to seal the deal.
I'm so determined to make this work. I've not wanted anything more than this job is so long. I feel so passionate about it and I'll be gutted if it falls through my fingers.

I'm angry mostly at myself for being so Unwell over the last few year and get sectioned so much. I wished I'd tried harder to work with the team anyway I'm on the best medication I've ever been on and feeling so well.

I really hope this works out. I need it too other wise I don't know what to do with my future. I can't keep asking for references.

Amaranth · 03-12-2014, 07:01 PM

I can understand you being upset when you've worked so hard. ((Big hug))

Cacoethes · 03-12-2014, 10:29 PM

I'm sorry it went badly. *hugs*
I kind of know how you feel, I was failed by OH twice for jobs that I really really wanted.
My solution was to go for a job that didn't require OH clearance but still in healthcare. Would that be an option if this doesn't work out?

Serendipity. · 03-12-2014, 11:42 PM

I'm sorry to hear this, I can imagine how difficult it must be, and I do hope you can come to some solution.

If you don't end up being able to start, it might be worth considering whether now is the right time to do a job like this. Being unwell isn't your fault and you don't deserve to feel angry with yourself. But it might be worth thinking about getting back to work by starting with a less stressful job where you wouldn't be responsible for people who may be vulnerable. You can always start with something that may be a little easier and wouldn't require the same level of occupational health input and build on that.

Ballerina123 · 08-12-2014, 05:25 PM

My boss called. The said I can still start work but I have to wait 6 months and be stable in that time.

I'm gutted I was really looking forward to starting.

Least I haven't lost the job I guess.

sherlock holmes · 08-12-2014, 06:18 PM

It's good you still have the option of starting and you know that you have 6 months to work on your health and staying well, it's something positive to aim for. You wouldn't want to start now and get unwell and potentially lose your job altogether.