Re: Kim Hickey
From: khickey (khickey@mciworld.com)
Thu Nov 18 14:29:35 1999
Peggy, thanks for the return message. I am doing somewhat better today. No
narcotic pain killers today. I guess that is a plus! I am still dealing
with a boss who is very much a totalitarian and does not care if there is a
reason for illness or not. He doesn't have time to sit and discuss this
disease, and the last time I mentioned to him that I was struggling with
chronic pain, he said that it was time for me to leave this position. He
stated they need someone who is there every day of the year. I told him
that I was doing the best I could. I have only missed 10 days out of 237,
over this last years contract. I personally think this is an above average
of present days for someone who suffers as much as I do. I do like my job,
and really feel like the kids I tutor are doing better because I care and
spend time and energy on them. I have one student who started this year
with an angry, I don't care attitude, who is now doing A and B work, simply
because I have spent time talking with him, and showing a caring adult
friendship to him. He is now contacting colleges for scholarships. He
comes from a home where his parents don't want him, and tell him so every
day. I try to make him feel cared for and appreciated. I don't want to
give up the job that I love, but my boss is giving me more trouble than it
is worth. I had to go home today to change my clothes for spotting
problems, and told him I would be right back within 15-20 min. I returned
and went back to work, and didn't tell him I was back. He was furious that
I didn't report back to him. I didn't know this was necessary. I told his
secretary I was back, but he didn't check with her. He reported me as
missing for 3-1/2 hours. I was gone for a total of 20 minutes. These type
of things just stress me out. I was able to prove to him that I was there,
because of the tests I had facilitated, and other staff members who I was
working with, were able to verify that I was there. I have not given him
any reason to think I am a liar. I'm sorry to ramble on, but I guess I feel
trapped. I am so glad to have someone (lots of them) who seem to genuinely
care about the pain we as adhesion sufferers must endure. Please keep me in
your prayers. God Bless Kim
-----Original Message-----
From: Peggy <pklippe1@nycap.rr.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@talk.obgyn.net>
Date: Thursday, November 18, 1999 5:01 AM
Subject: Kim Hickey
>Hi Kim , Welcome to the adhesion forum , Sorry to hear that you are
>having problems . I hope that everything works out for you with your
>work. I am sure that if your boss knew anything at all about adhesions
>that they would be a little more understanding . How are you doing
>since you posted this ? Sorry that I didn't respond earlier but I have
>been busy . Again Welcome ! Peggy
>