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| relaxed1 |
on Sun 2 May 10, 10:27 PM to relaxed1's blog.
... but care because they are just decent people.
I recently started a new job, my first since being diagnosed with MS, and my first in over two years.
To say I was a little nervous would be an understatement; would I be able to cope, would I be able to do it the way I have always done it (given that my near-30 years of experience has meant working the hours that it take to get the job done - often 12-14 hours per day, whereas now I struggle to stay awake that long)?
I needn't have worried. The people I'm working with don't give a toss about my disability, only about my abilities. From day one, they have gone out of their way to help me, making sure that the lift is sent back from whichever floor is has got stuck on, getting me the odd coffee, making sure I'm ok, in an understated way.
I know they have no idea what is difficult for me and what is not. They don't baby me, but nor do they stare when I wobble around the office, using anything handy for support because I can't be bothered to take my stick everywhere.
My greatest fear was that I wouldn't be able to fit in, that I would end up in some crappy job way beneath my qualifications and experience, being paid tuppence for my services. As it is, every day I feel appreciated, that I am giving them something that they desperately needed, but working on my own terms, at my own pace.
| 2 May 10, 10:33 PM hollythedolly UK(NN), 2 yrs  |
I am glad you are happy. And i love blogs that are uplifting. I am trying to put into words without sounding trite. Another one bites the dust. |
| 2 May 10, 11:08 PM Amber_Light 3 yrs |
I'm not only glad you have found the job that is right for you right now but I'm glad these people work there too  There are so many people who believe they are being politically correct, so much so they make me wanna boff (sorry, maybe that's a bit harsh but I work in the public sector and it really has gone bonkers there lol). I just wish there could be more people who are just honest. Don't pretend to know what it's like being you....don't pretend to know the best way to help you but the fact they DO want to help with little fuss is what counts It sounds like there is an innocence to these people that is to be applauded as they are rather rare.
Don't forget to tell em to jab you in the ribs though if you DO nod off when Mr or Mrs Boss are doing their rounds |
| 4 May 10, 1:25 PM Manson UK(M), 2 yrs |
Nice post - thanks for sharing. I am hobbling round with a knee injury at the moment (keen runner) and feeling a bit sorry for myself, but this blog puts that in perspective. As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live. - Goethe. |
