Sick leave

[mackemaf]

Had PAF for 5 years now but symptoms gradually getting worse and more frequent so going to go for an ablation.

However I work as Operations Manager in highly stressful environment requires travel overseas to Europe and to office 90 mins drive each way.

I am requesting to work from home if possible and may take some sick leave as I've noticed that AF worse in stressful work situations also my MD is a difficult guy to work with.

My contract has 8 days only paid sick leave and I was wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation work wise and how they dealt with it?

I'm 55 next month and still have a mortgage unfortunately so Canar finish work yet though I would like to as my AF is better without the stress.

Thanks in advance as always for your comments.

[Dodie117]

I worked in stressful environment for years but one day I put my back out and could hardly move for almost two weeks. Best thing that ever happened.  It allowed me to take a step back. I looked for another job, took a small pay cut and a huge cut in the stress. 

My advice would be - there are other jobs out there and not all make these huge demands. You only have one heart/one life!

I had my ablation almost 3 years ago but was retired by then. All good so far so hope yours goes well.

Good luck 🍀

[mackemaf in reply to Dodie117]

Thanks for your reply and glad to hear all worked out for you in the end.

Youre right i need to move on from the job but ive become a slave to the wage but your comments are so right about one heart/one life.

Good advice thanks

[dgex2010 in reply to mackemaf]

As my dear old mum used to say "Your health is your wealth" ... So true.  Good luck.

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I was in a mega-stress job, but changed to agriculture 12 years ago and am so glad I did. Isn't there any way you can make a change. Smaller house, pay off/reduce the mortgage etc. A mate of mine was MD of a manufacturing company till he was about 55-55, then he packed it up and became a self-employed window-cleaner! Works when he wants to and no employees to drive him crazy. 

[mackemaf in reply to Hidden]

Yes ive been considering doing something less stressful and working for myself im 55 now so about the same age.

[PeterWh]

You are covered by the Disability Discrimination Act - See other posts.

[Elaine1951 in reply to PeterWh]

You  are indeed.  Let them take it to tribunal which they won't 

[PeterWh in reply to Elaine1951]

The individual needs to take it to a tribunal not the employing company. 

[Elaine1951]

Def insist on working from home. Def get a leisure activity scheduled. Stop alcohol and take magnesium   Look for a new job when you can think straight. My thoughts are with you 

[mackemaf]

Thanks very much for your advice and support.

How does the Disability Discrimination Act work please?

If there anything specific i could reference please?

Thanks

[PeterWh in reply to mackemaf]

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