I have not gone back to work since my chemo for my cancer ended a few weeks ago.I’d rather go back after I see my cancer doctor on September 9th and go though my MRI on September 3rd.My older brother in Washington State says that I should keep on working at Wal-Mart as they are already working with me on my “medical leave of absence” from work. I still have to contact my doctor’s over this and have no idea on what to tell them to give Wal-Mart or should I go in and give to them myself!?
I’m thinking of applying for jobs at our local hotels like Best Western or Marriot(my parent’s know the owners there) ,Beals, Aaron’s or maybe one of my town’s dollars stores. Other places I’m questioning are Pizza Hut, a Mexican Food place and maybe a gas station(coffee shop or sub shop inside) . I also want the EDD’s help with this problem as well if my family will help me with it of course.
Much as I want to go back to work,I’m worried about job discrimination with my cancer recovery on going back to work or even looking and changing jobs for work.
Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do? My state does not have state unemployment for people going though or recovering from cancer. Stupid leaders in Boise !! I know that California and other states have this , but not Idaho!!
Thanks for the help everyone!!
I’ve been employed by then since March of 2007. I work in overnight maintenance. So yes,I’ve been employed by them for a long time.
I’m still recovering from chemo.It isn’t something like a cold or a flu which last 24 hours or a few days.
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Stick with it while you apply if you don’t have anything else to turn to i guess you could stick with Wal-Mart.
&& Best of luck to you !
Why have you not gone back to work? Are you still too sick from the chemo? Cancer sucks, but unless you have already decided to let it effectively end your “real life”, you need to earn a living! Boise may not be “stupid”, it may just be realistic….since one in four of us* will have some kind of cancer at some point, the other three people (who won’t) cannot realistically be expected to support us, can they?
BTW, California is on the verge of bankruptcy!
But to answer your question, what you should really do is look for a better job within WalMart (if you like it there), or a better job somewhere else if you don’t!
I am soo sorry to hear about your condition. Personally, I would stick with Wal-Mark. Firstly, it has great working conditions and secondly, the friends and relationships you have established there will outweigh any gains you could find elsewhere. I think the staff will be extremely supportive of you and will be willing to make compromises for you if need be. Because you have been there so long, they will be understanding of your situation and will help you in any way you may need. Again, this is my personal opinion so let me know how it goes. Good luck with it !!
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