Happy Thanksgiving

 

Going Back To Work, Round Two

Working for my former company didn't work out.  They expected me to do the things that I had done before I got sick. 

My body said: "Nope, not this time around, not going to happen!"

I am not worried though, I applied at another company that I didn't realize was off the beaten path of the bus line, but a bit of a walk.  I didn't think that I would get it anyway, and if they called, I would tell them that I had made a mistake.

They called, and really wanted me to work for them. My experience was something that they didn't want to pass up, and they worked out a way to get me to and from the bus stop just so that I could work for them...that blew me away!

They also told me that the job was really simple, that I would have a lot of down time and I could read my Kindle or knit if I want to.  They were even sympathetic about the cancer and about the things that I will need to do to get through this next year...they are willing to work with me on these things and are going to do what they can to make sure that I can work.

Granted, there isn't  much that needs to be accommodated for with my cancer, just doctors visits, so this is really nice.

It feels good to know that someone wants me to work for them that bad that they are willing to help me so much.  I felt appreciated even before I could start working for them.  These people are really kind and caring.  

I start work on Monday and I am excited.  It won't take to long for me to get the hang of things and I will enjoy working there.  This time, I will be working with customers and processing garments.  The only thing that I will need to learn is their computer system. 

I am ready to go back to work and be in an environment where I won't have to be stressed out by everyone for no reason at all.   I hope that this job helps me to do the things that I need to do in life rather than rely on disability.  I want to rely on myself in the future.

I am so excited to get back to work!!

-Raven