I had my resumption to work meeting with HR today, how exciting you may ask !
I've just been told I have 2 weeks to find myself another role within the company, before they terminate my contract.
Are they for real, I mean who the hell is going to want a 51 year old with a bad back/Emphysema & Interstitial lung disease who has just had 16 months off sick !!!
On Monday I received the results for my medical with ATOS, kIcked off ESA - another disaster:
"Dear Sir, this letter is to inform you are fit for work, as you have have scored 0 points on your assesment. Please contact your employer"
I've also just been to the dentist & been told my appointment has been cancelled as the dentist has gone sick............how ironic is that ?
I'm just waiting to be struck by lightening now, and I'd have hit the jackpot !!!
Hows that for a crappy day ?
Gotta go I can hear thunder..................
Take care everyone
Dave xxx
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Tell the one who told you that you have 2 weeks to find another role you'll take his job sounds like a real easy number he's got and the fit for work letter seems to be the way to go for the powers that be where this illness is concerned. I am just lucky that I'm retired as I honestly couldn't take the hassle, particularly when not feeling 100%
You'll need to maintain your great sense of humour to get through today and the days to come. Someone will come on with more practical advice.
Take care xx
Hi Rose,
It's good to hear from you.
My breathing is okay at the moment thankyou.
I was just trying to spread a little sunshine on a cloudy day, and cheer people up.
The hearing thunder bit was a reference to me having to go & hide because I didn't want to get hit by lightning, as I wasn't having much luck today !
I realise this wasn't a very funny joke, so I'm a crap comedian as well !
Back to you, don't ever give up or feel like you're any kind failure - you are not, you're a fighter & I'm proud of you whatever.
I'm always sneaking off up the garden for a fag when no-ones looking, I'm not useless - I'm just not very good at giving up.
But I will keep trying, and with the support I get from everyone on this site(including you) I may just succeed one day.
We all feel like crap sometimes, but we've got to stick together.
I'm always here if you ever want to chat, I look at this site at least once a day.
So sorry to hear about all your problems. It cannot be right. Call someone, write to papers, get in touch with MP, ring BLF, try anything .... keep positive / chin up, Marilyn xx
Hi Dave,think i would wave your atos letter in your bosses face as fit to work and see what they say.Can OH help you as your boss has to be seen making reasonable changes for you ti stay in your job xxxx
Anyway, wot a crap day like you said. Well it couldn't get any worse so how did the day end? And how was today? That can't be right about your job surely? Do what Jo said and ring ACAS. Let us know how you get on...................
Oh dear Mudshark it does sound like you are having bad time at moment. And I have never heard of an employer telling you to find your own job! That cant be right. I agree - ring ACAS. As far as I know an employer has to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to stay in your job! It's to do with Health and Safety and it's the law.
Keep your chin up - and you can always PM me too. Auntymary xx
I agree with hypercat - ring ACAS and ask their advise - that just sounds wrong! Hope things start to brighten up for you. TAD x
I thought I was having a bad time but your situation is far worse than mine.The advice given is the best.Just try to persevere.You are in the right and the law upholds that.Keep positive Dave and arm yourself with all the advice
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