http://workingwithchronicillness.com/2008/06/23/you-have-to-be-careful-about-closing-doors/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:00:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://workingwithchronicillness.com/2008/06/23/you-have-to-be-careful-about-closing-doors/#comment-3074 Rosalind Joffe Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:03:20 +0000 http://workingwithchronicillness.com/?p=377#comment-3074 I think we have to address both sides of this coin - individuals wtih CI learning more about what is the best job fit for them AND publicizing the need for more flexible work conditions. The NY Times article I cited mentioned several employers. We have to keep finding out where they are and make that more public. I think we have to address both sides of this coin - individuals wtih CI learning more about what is the best job fit for them AND publicizing the need for more flexible work conditions. The NY Times article I cited mentioned several employers. We have to keep finding out where they are and make that more public.

]]> http://workingwithchronicillness.com/2008/06/23/you-have-to-be-careful-about-closing-doors/#comment-3061 Robin Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:52:59 +0000 http://workingwithchronicillness.com/?p=377#comment-3061 In reading about the women with FM leaving her job for not feeling well mornings, it is easy to relate given that my sister has the condition and if you have a bad night's rest, as can occur with the condition, the mornings and getting somewhere to perform can be a challenge and unpredictable. Having MS, I find that this is often the case as well. I have found that I ask to be anywhere 9:30am or later if possible, just to prepare for anything first thing in the morning (ie sleeping more, getting the brain together). I also know that the retirement issue and the job market for anyone older gets more and more difficult and truly a frustrating challenge. It is a true benefit if any employer will give the option of a return on conditions that will make it achievable for the person with a chronic illness to continue. In reading about the women with FM leaving her job for not feeling well mornings, it is easy to relate given that my sister has the condition and if you have a bad night’s rest, as can occur with the condition, the mornings and getting somewhere to perform can be a challenge and unpredictable. Having MS, I find that this is often the case as well. I have found that I ask to be anywhere 9:30am or later if possible, just to prepare for anything first thing in the morning (ie sleeping more, getting the brain together). I also know that the retirement issue and the job market for anyone older gets more and more difficult and truly a frustrating challenge. It is a true benefit if any employer will give the option of a return on conditions that will make it achievable for the person with a chronic illness to continue.

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