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Asked by Jolonious17
I work fulltime & teach dance parttime 3 nights/wk. I work it around my fulltime schedule and there is never any problems in the last 2.5 years. I have had alot of medical problems/pain the past year with my knees & feet. I have seen an orthopedic surgeon for my knees, done lots of physical therapy, and just recently got my feet checked out at a podiatrist. Without pain killers, I can barely walk. I have very severe tendinitis of my peroneal tendons, possibly tears (I'm getting an MRI at the end of the week to see). I requested a vacation day on a Friday to attend my dance studio's regional dance competition in Chicago, IL. They are "unsure" if they can give me it off because they want me to work a tradeshow for two days, standing the entire time. Ignoring the fact that I'm already committed to going (financially) to Chicago, I CANNOT stand for that period of time with my feet. My health is most important to me. How can I tell my bosses I cannot work the shows? They don't understand. I was going to add...I was considering getting a doctor's note from my podiatrist when I go back in two days, but do you think that's enough? I don't want them to look at it like I don't want to do my job, that I just want this vacation day....In all reality, this is the first of many tradeshows this year, and I cannot work any of them with my symptoms...this just happens to be the first show, so it's just now coming up. Normally I'm sitting in a chair all day...so it's no problem. I think I'm being reasonable. My health is on the line. Oh and I should add....While I teach dance, I don't actually dance. My doctor's have banned me from activity, so I just teach without actually dancing or putting on my shoes. I work with a lot of competitive students, so this is manageable right now. So, it's not like I'm off dancing, but then don't want to work the tradeshow. I cannot do ANY activity right now, including standing for longer than like 5 min.
Asked by Jolonious17
I work fulltime & teach dance parttime 3 nights/wk. I work it around my fulltime schedule and there is never any problems in the last 2.5 years. I have had alot of medical problems/pain the past year with my knees & feet. I have seen an orthopedic surgeon for my knees, done lots of physical therapy, and just recently got my feet checked out at a podiatrist. Without pain killers, I can barely walk. I have very severe tendinitis of my peroneal tendons, possibly tears (I'm getting an MRI at the end of the week to see). I requested a vacation day on a Friday to attend my dance studio's regional dance competition in Chicago, IL. They are "unsure" if they can give me it off because they want me to work a tradeshow for two days, standing the entire time. Ignoring the fact that I'm already committed to going (financially) to Chicago, I CANNOT stand for that period of time with my feet. My health is most important to me. How can I tell my bosses I cannot work the shows? They don't understand. I was going to add...I was considering getting a doctor's note from my podiatrist when I go back in two days, but do you think that's enough? I don't want them to look at it like I don't want to do my job, that I just want this vacation day....In all reality, this is the first of many tradeshows this year, and I cannot work any of them with my symptoms...this just happens to be the first show, so it's just now coming up. Normally I'm sitting in a chair all day...so it's no problem. I think I'm being reasonable. My health is on the line. Oh and I should add....While I teach dance, I don't actually dance. My doctor's have banned me from activity, so I just teach without actually dancing or putting on my shoes. I work with a lot of competitive students, so this is manageable right now. So, it's not like I'm off dancing, but then don't want to work the tradeshow. I cannot do ANY activity right now, including standing for longer than like 5 min.
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oh, that's easy. Just show them this Yahoo! Answers thing that you posted and add a doctor's note to it. The way you explained it here is very logical, and they should understand it clearly. If they don't understand, it looks like you'll have to find a job that fits your health. You're absolutely right, your health is most important. After all, what's the point of all the money you earn at your job if you spend it on health problems that were caused by it? Try a more simple job, like telmarketing or anything else you can think of that doesn't involve standing up for too long. It's important to take care of yourself. Good luck with your boss!
oh, that's easy. Just show them this Yahoo! Answers thing that you posted and add a doctor's note to it. The way you explained it here is very logical, and they should understand it clearly. If they don't understand, it looks like you'll have to find a job that fits your health. You're absolutely right, your health is most important. After all, what's the point of all the money you earn at your job if you spend it on health problems that were caused by it? Try a more simple job, like telmarketing or anything else you can think of that doesn't involve standing up for too long. It's important to take care of yourself. Good luck with your boss!
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I would present them with the facts and if poosible back it up with a doctor's written statement.
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