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Going back to work after cancer: Is this exhaustion normal?
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Mar 2, 2022 | Replies (72)Comment receiving replies
Have you been able to find an employer who will accommodate a nap in the afternoon? With more people working remotely, employers are experimenting (?) or accepting that they might get a higher level of productivity if they allow employees to fit their schedules around life-commitments such as children pick-up times or elder care. This most certainly could extend to allowances for living with chronic illness such as fatigue due to cancer requiring a mid-day break.
Have you or anyone else in this discussion discussed "flex-time" with their employer with success?
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I wasn't successful in pursuing "flex time", although I tried. In the end, I had to retire. This was in 2015, and I would like to think they eventually changed their ways.
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I just retired, but yes, with a dr note, and my dr was most accomodating. It only take 15 mins to recharge. I have sat in my car and napped, as well as we had a medical room with a cot. I also started back at half days so that was the best. When I felt stronger they offered me splits so I could go home at lunch and stay hme for 2 hours. Then I went back. I cut my days down to 7 hours from 8. Most places are pretty supportive, and if they arent, get out!