Yep, that's right, I am now jobless. I lost my job because of discrimination against me and my depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder. A job of which I had never been written up, had worked for the sister company 3 years and this one 2. So, 5 years of my life completely unappreciated by this company. Whatever. I know my patients appreciate me. I specialize in geriatric physical therapy. I love my old folks.
I do not love corporate America's BULL SHIT way of treating people like myself with severe depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
There are a couple people here on steemit who know me IRL ( for one who I know won't mind me mentioning her.) If my "IRL" peeps read this, which I'm sure they will, I know they will vouch for me.
Despite my issues, I have ALWAYS done my best for the patients I serve and tried to do right by the company I work for.
I've jumped through all their hoops. I went on intermittent FMLA. That "benefit" is ultimately what screwed me too by the way. At best it gives you a "legit" reason to call out. However, it mostly just served to re-traumatize me. The benefit "covers" you only if you call out 4+ hours of your shift start. I have always thought that was bull shit. What if I am triggered on my ONE HOUR commute into work. Then what??
But, I digress. I have always played by their rules on that one. Until, I recently slipped up. Yep, I didn't give them 4 hours notice, rather, only one because after a FITFUL night of sleep, my pet robot malfunctioned and didn't send the life saving message out in time.
I was then told, I needed my doctor to sign off on that 3 hour slip up. OKAY FIRST OF ALL,
MY DOCTOR DOESN'T WORK WEEKENDS. Secondly, WHAT THE FUCK. Third, run a drug test on me, you'll see I want chock full of illicit drugs fueling some all night rave/party.
I'm not being very objective, sorry. I'm upset. I just lost my job. Fortunately, IF ALL GOES WELL, I should be back up on my feet in about a month I hope. Meanwhile, I will have a lapse in healthcare. Money will be tight. I'm looking for what we call in healthcare "per diem " work. Pays better, and I do not have to work as much and I will have more mental health days.
In the meantime, and I NEVER DO THIS, but any upvote or resteem to help me through this interim period would be so so appreciated.
At the very least, show some love or empathy to someone in your life suffering an invisible disease.
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