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@azkidney57, I'm really glad you started this discussion about returning to work after cancer. I think you'll be interested in reading this blog post:
- Cancer. Work. Hmmm, I hadn’t thought of that… https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/hmmm-i-hadnt-thought-of-that/
I'd also like to bring fellow members into this discussion who have also returned to work, like @sue1952 @heather49 @raemark @kristennursepatient @cindylb and @carlturn
AZKidney57, your situation is quite unique that you not only returned to work, but to a new department. I can imagine that is an added complication of learning everything new again. I certainly wish you luck with the upcoming conversation with your boss and congratulate you for taking the initiative to get out in front of this. Your approach and the words you use are smart: i.e., asking your boss how can you work together so that you can be "be the employee she expects and deserves to have." I think that approach will go a long way. This isn't a forever thing, you just need a longer runway right now - not always - just as you get back into work AND learning new stuff.
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Hello @azkidney57
While I am now retired, after my first two cancer surgeries I did go back to work full time after a six-week break. I suppose the energy level was the most difficult part of it. After the surgery, I did not require any other treatments so that was good. Being up-front with your supervisor regarding needing more time to get up to speed sounds like a good idea especially since you will be starting a new position and there will be a learning curve. As I read Colleen's last few sentences, I think she said it well,
"Your approach and the words you use are smart: i.e., asking your boss how can you work together so that you can be "be the employee she expects and deserves to have." I think that approach will go a long way. This isn't a forever thing, you just need a longer runway right now – not always – just as you get back into work AND learning new stuff." These words express a "team-approach" which is usually appreciated in the business world.
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Even though my colon cancer was 20 years ago I remember it all to well! The vendors I worked with were mostly understanding. Since then I have also found where someone you work for is not nice! They only look at the Bottom Line! WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THEM! I have discovered if you have someone like that leaving is the best option. They're the people you don't want to work with!
Sundance(RB)