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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:01 PM Original message |
Has anyone here started working after time off for a medical condition? I could use some advice. |
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angstlessk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
1. whenever I have had a break in employment I called it 'domestic engineer' |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:09 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. Good one. I will highlight taking up more responsabilities at home |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:34 PM Response to Reply #1 |
18. Agreed--it tales a lot of work to run a home well. I am in the middle of |
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vanbean (957 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
2. Simple. Just tell the truth. |
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angstlessk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:07 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. vanbean..the truth can be told in many ways...being creative is the best way to tell the truth |
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noiretextatique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
4. 'consulting' |
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imdjh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:17 PM Response to Reply #4 |
11. artist, realtor, they're all good |
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Coyote_Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
5. Extended unemployment here |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:43 PM Response to Reply #5 |
20. positive spin and filling in the blank with such activities |
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Tab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
7. Just say you took some time off for personal reasons |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:15 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. that is what I would prefer - but they WILL eventually see those reasons were medical |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:19 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Why? Will you be working for doctors who can diagnose you? |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:35 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. No but a new employer requires a form about holidays the past year |
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Tab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 07:05 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. I can't tell you what the laws are in Belgium |
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DemBones DemBones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
8. If you were a celebrity, you could say you |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:18 PM Response to Reply #8 |
12. Actually, no, no one has to disclose medical information unless it effects job duties |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:31 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. Same is true here in Belgium |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:24 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. well, about working for troglodytes |
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librechik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
9. past employers can only say whether you worked there or not |
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imdjh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
15. I'd like to think that people are getting better about this. |
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doodadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
17. Time off for personal reasons |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 05:38 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. You've got a PM :-) |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
21. Thanks to all that posted - useful tips! |
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KatyaR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-28-09 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
23. I once had to take FMLA after being hospitalized for almost a month for depression. |
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