back to reality.... it's time to return to work (off topic)

[Flor1rence]

Well today was my last day of freedom, I can't say I'm totally happy about returning to work but its time nonetheless!!!😂 I've been shielding this time round as CEV since xmas eve and then my op was offered so I had my elbow release surgery on 8th April. I need the social interaction tbh, I have forgotten what its like to be at work. My elbow is healing well but driving proves a bit of a challenge, time is a healer as they say. My skin has flared up but im probably a little worried about the changes at work and also if people say "it's alright for you, you have had both jabs"anyway I've just got to remain calm and carry on. I must admit I'd sooner not have my autoimmune disease and be further down the list for a jab😂 I've snacked far too much so my skirt is very snug and the trousers don't have much give either!! Oh dear more walking required and less of the sweet stuff! Hope everyone is okay x🌸

[allanah]

Good luck, it will feel strange but if you are unhappy chat with your boss. Good luck xxx

[Flor1rence in reply to allanah]

yes, I have already said don't welcome me back cause I don't want the attention😂x

[allanah in reply to Flor1rence]

Doh, it will happen 🤣🤣

[Flor1rence in reply to allanah]

😂😂😂

[Pippy25]

Hope everything goes well for you tomorrow, take care and sending my best wishes to you xx

[Flor1rence in reply to Pippy25]

thank you Pippy, I'm treating myself to a space in the car park tom to ease myself in! x

[Flor1rence in reply to Pippy25]

that's if I can park the car, I might have to just drive in a space, normally prefer to reverse😂

[Flor1rence in reply to Flor1rence]

it took me four goes to reverse in a space lol😂you don't realise how much you rely on your limbs Pippy x

[LoneEra]

Hope it goes well. The pounds will drop off when you’re no longer at home! Don’t take any nonsense at work...it is just a job 😉

Made me laugh about getting your jab early. I phoned to book a physio appointment this week and they always ask all the usual Covid questions. I mentioned that I’d just had my second jab. The receptionist said “Oooh you’re lucky being so young and having had it already.” She was mortified when I explained why 😂 x

[Flor1rence in reply to LoneEra]

yeah we are so lucky 😂but saying that I am really cause I keep very well on the MTX and there are alot of people worse off than me. I live in hope that the pounds will drop off, they jolly well need to!! This girl has let herself go!!😨x

[sylvi in reply to Flor1rence]

I can no longer take MTX. sadly. I would love to be ble to go to work, and i am sure you don't want the attention, but i afraid your going to get it darling and enjoy it as it won't last long. lol. xxxx

[Flor1rence in reply to sylvi]

sylvi you are so cute, how are you doing both of you now? xx

[sylvi in reply to Flor1rence]

I am in a flare darling with my ra and i have a infection t boot. xxxxx

[Flor1rence in reply to sylvi]

oh no I'm so sorry to hear this, hope you are feeling much better soon, the weather has been pretty bad lately and today its blowing a gale, I work very close to the seafront but I decided to leave my walk for today; I was being blown in all directions😂Get well soon xx

[sylvi]

I hope you get on alright when you go back darling. xxxx

[Flor1rence in reply to sylvi]

thank you sylvi x❤

[Marionfromhappydays]

Hope today goes well, do they expect you to bring the cakes in for first day back🤣

Bet you'll be tired later x

[Flor1rence in reply to Marionfromhappydays]

thanks, as my friend says no cake gotta shift the timber😂😂😂

[Blueskysunshine]

Hope it goes well today - do let us know how you get on x

[Flor1rence in reply to Blueskysunshine]

it's good to be back, thank you x

[Flor1rence in reply to Blueskysunshine]

today went well btw, I was only in for a few hours, everyone was so kind and pleased to see me x

[Blueskysunshine in reply to Flor1rence]

Good, I’m glad it went well for you. May i ask, did you feel safe? x

[Flor1rence in reply to Blueskysunshine]

I did yes, I was behind a perspex screen with a mask on, im always using sanitizer and we have mask breaks and to wash our hands too. Only allowed a limited amount of public in at any one time, we have somebody at the door still directing the traffic so to speak😂

[Deeb1764]

Hope your day goes well and you enjoy being backx

[Flor1rence in reply to Deeb1764]

thanks, I'm in the swing of it😂x

[Hidden]

Good luck .. it’s such a shock to the system. I was absolutely shattered the first 2 weeks x

[Flor1rence in reply to Hidden]

thanks, at least I've got the weekend but the fun starts next week. I'm on an old contract so I don't work weekends, yay x

[Green230461]

Best of luck on your return to work. Don’t forget you are allowed reasonable adjustments to help you. Don’t throw yourself into it slow and steady wins the rest

[Flor1rence in reply to Green230461]

thanks, I'm being very careful, no lifting x

[snoopy29]

Hope it all goes well returning to work 👍

[Flor1rence in reply to snoopy29]

thank you snoopy, I've been careful no lifting x

[Flor1rence]

thanks very much, its been such a long time x

[springcross]

Hi Flor1rence. I've just seen your post so I hope today is going as well as it can and that you don't feel too tired when you get home (that's a bit of a tall order I suppose 😁). All the best. xx

[Flor1rence in reply to springcross]

thank you springcross I've survived 😂and been very careful, no lifting. Put some screenwash in the car as it had just run out today, unusual for me for letting it get that low! How are you? x

[springcross in reply to Flor1rence]

Not too bad thanks Flor1rence, glad I don't have to go to work. Do you live far from your workplace?

[Flor1rence in reply to springcross]

I've travelled quite a distance in the past but atm I'm about 3 miles so I drive the busy roads then park up for free and walk in about 1 and 1/4 miles but today I treated myself to the car park, we do get a concession but it would still cost £104 per month instead of £208 approx. x

[springcross in reply to Flor1rence]

Oh wow, that's an awful lot of money - they should be paying you to park there! 😁 Hope it's all going OK but take care with the elbow. xx

[Flor1rence]

yes that goes towards my petrol cause I have to get Mums shopping at the weekend, my Dad did it right up until he loss the use of his legs and she's been on her own now for nearly 3 years. My sister is amazing she goes to see Mum every day apart from Tuesday when my brother pops in after work. x

[springcross in reply to Flor1rence]

It's so good that you all look after your mum, I looked after my mum when she was on her own, you have to don't you, they're precious so we make the most of them. xx

[Flor1rence]

yes and we were close to losing her 6 months before Dad passed as her heart failed 3 times but she has a pacemaker and keeps going, I call her every day😊x

[Summerrain14]

I hope all went okay for you lovely with returning to work. You are my inspiration for when the time comes for me to return to work soon. Not for a couple of months yet I don’t think and will do what I can to build my confidence back up again before that day arrives for me. Lots of gentle hugs and much love ❤️ xx

[Flor1rence]

thank you for your kind words. you need to feel much better before you think about returning to work. I have missed it, I felt very tired this morning but I managed mums shopping with my sister and I put it all away for her, we had lunch then I left to collect something from Next on way back, the weather has been terrible today. A quiet evening indoors, lovely😉xx