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I lost my job today

dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
edited February 2011 in General Discussion
I have not worked since July 2010 and i can not go back till Nov 2011 they told me that they can not hold my job that long. Oh well i have enough to worry about besides that. With my next surgery in March thats whats on my mind now. Cancer takes its time David
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  • matwormatwor Member Posts: 20,594
    edited November -1
    Can they legally let you go while you are still on medical restriction?
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  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    that sucks, I'm sorry
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  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by matwor
    Can they legally let you go while you are still on medical restriction?




    yes under FMLA only provides for 12 weeks unpaid leave.


    caveat, his State law may be different, but most follow FMLA
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  • bull300wsmbull300wsm Member Posts: 3,289
    edited November -1
    Prayers continue.
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yea thats what they said i had 12 weeks. Its ok i expected that. Missing over a year and i might not never go back to work. I only have a 20 percent chance of living 2 years anyway. David
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  • matwormatwor Member Posts: 20,594
    edited November -1
    Best of luck to you Dave. BTW, what do you do for a living, and if not the same, what kinda job was this one?
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I do industrial maintenance. I have my hvac certification too. I was the lead electrician for my department. I stick and mig weld. I have my journymans card for industrial maintenance. David
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  • nutfinnnutfinn Member Posts: 12,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bull300wsm
    Prayers continue.
    +1, from here too, hang in there
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  • gesshotsgesshots Member Posts: 15,678 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Best wishes to you and your family.
    It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull the trigger. I won't. ~ J.B. Books
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  • River RatRiver Rat Member Posts: 9,022 ✭
    edited November -1
    My prayers are with you, David. Deal with the medical issues first. And remember that family always comes before job. You can always get another job later.

    You said they give you a "20 percent chance of living two years." Heck, in two years several of us will be gone -- most without a heads up. Not to diminish your battle with cancer.

    Note: God is bigger than cancer. He's bigger than joblessness also. Just give it all to Him, love your family, and fight with everything you've got.

    Keep us posted on how you're doing, and let us know when you need prayer.
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  • Wyatt EarpWyatt Earp Member Posts: 5,871
    edited November -1
    Hang in there man. My stepmom has cancer and they gave her 2 months to live...that was over a year and a half ago, btw. The docs aren't in charge of those things.
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am ok with my life. I have never asked God why me. I am ok with everything i understand stuff happens. Now i get a little bummed sitting at home while my wife goes to work. I hate that. There is nothing i can do i dont have any energy. There are 11 steps on the front of my house my legs are like jello when i go down them. David
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  • spasmcreekspasmcreek Member Posts: 37,717 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i wish you well wherever your journey leads
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  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,530 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    David. I hope you recover and keep up that great attitude.I beat prostate cancer and know how you feel. I will be praying for you and know everything will turn out for the best. Sincerely, John
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  • Locust ForkLocust Fork Member Posts: 32,058 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am so sorry. I know you must be very aggravated, but keep your thoughts on your family and being with the people you care about. Everything will work out....good things happen to good people (even with a few bumps along the way.)
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  • aka rottenaka rotten Member Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    dav1965,Please keep your well being your first concern.In early 2008 my daughter was told she only had a few months to live as she had stage 4 cervical cancer.For the next few months i thought i would bury my 2nd child.However even thou i,m not a holy roller by any means i prayed along with many friends on here.She went to a fine staff of Dr.s in Macon Ga. and today so far ,Thank God she,s cancer free.Has to go monthly for check ups but all looks well so far.Jobs will come later,deal with your health issues now.Thanks,Paul
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  • dav1965dav1965 Member Posts: 26,540 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have stage 4 cancer too.
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  • kimikimi Member Posts: 44,719 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Another prayer your way, David.
    What's next?
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  • Colonel PlinkColonel Plink Member Posts: 16,460
    edited November -1
    Patience and Strength.

    Like others have said more eloquently than I could, take care of yourself.
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  • binky59binky59 Member Posts: 38 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey, sorry to hear when anyone gets cancer. I was diagnosed with cancer AML in 2006, at that time the rates of survival were 30% to live 2 years or more. Here I am 3years plus and I thank God every day that I wake up for the extra time. I also lost my job and ended up 50k in the hole but I still refused to give up. Things have a way of working out, they can never be the way they were.
    God bless
    Brian
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  • cce1302cce1302 Member Posts: 9,555 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I continue to pray for you.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    I am sorry to hear of your misfortunes.

    I wish you peace, and the best of luck.

    Loaf
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  • john wjohn w Member Posts: 4,104
    edited November -1
    Sorry to hear that David. My sister in law is going through the same thing (cancer) for the second time. She beat it for 8 yrs from the first time and it reappeared again and she WILL beat it again and so will you. God bless you and your family David.
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  • barbwiredbarbwired Member Posts: 7,924 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't give in David. Fight this disease. Prayers said for you and your family.
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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sorry to hear that Dave.
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  • CaptplaidCaptplaid Member Posts: 20,298 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dav1965
    I am ok with my life. I have never asked God why me. I am ok with everything i understand stuff happens. Now i get a little bummed sitting at home while my wife goes to work. I hate that. There is nothing i can do i dont have any energy. There are 11 steps on the front of my house my legs are like jello when i go down them. David


    Man, I have a lot of respect for you. Thanks for saying that.
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  • CaptplaidCaptplaid Member Posts: 20,298 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    When I worked in St. Louis for The Evil Empire, there was a guy who stepped, fell, jumped,...whatever from a skidloader tire to the ground. He had a soft back and that put him over the edge. He landed on his feet for what it's worth. He required back surgery. Then there was an infection. I don't know how he turned out, but he was a heck of a nice guy.

    Their union contract said 12 months out of work and automatic termination.

    The letter was sent to him by registered mail. Man, that's low.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Seek Jehova-jireh...Yahweh-yireh...and watch Him work in your life, as He continues to draw you near to him through this trial.
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  • JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think you're a better man than I am Dave, and I never said that about John Wayne. [;)] [:)]

    Keep up the good fight my friend.
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
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  • ElMuertoMonkeyElMuertoMonkey Member Posts: 12,898
    edited November -1
    My prayers are with you Dave.
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  • cercer Member Posts: 826 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    May GOD Bless you and your family
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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    David we are with you evry step of the way.. There has been some great advice here ..I have been there ad experienced every emotion possible. Stay positive and do not GIVE UP .. I highly recommend SLOAN-KETTERING Cancer Hospital in NYC if you have not contacted them .. They may have better news for you then the folks where you are going now.. DONT GIVE UP.. God bless
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  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dave- first- are you eligible for disability from Social Security, and have you applied for it? Need to take care of the frijoles.

    Understand the physically infirm part- but a question- is there somewhere around you that you may be able to teach what you know to others? Apprenticeship program, community college, etc. Not just income, but keeping your brain occupied is good therapy.

    As far as the 2 years- it could be. Doc's get an education, but not a crystal ball. So, assuming you DO have 2 years- what do you want to do with it?

    And prayers and best wishes for you and yours sent Stay in touch, bro- let us hear from you.
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  • miss americamiss america Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 11b6r
    Dave- first- are you eligible for disability from Social Security, and have you applied for it? Need to take care of the frijoles.

    Understand the physically infirm part- but a question- is there somewhere around you that you may be able to teach what you know to others? Apprenticeship program, community college, etc. Not just income, but keeping your brain occupied is good therapy.

    As far as the 2 years- it could be. Doc's get an education, but not a crystal ball. So, assuming you DO have 2 years- what do you want to do with it?

    And prayers and best wishes for you and yours sent Stay in touch, bro- let us hear from you.

    Solid thinking- we could all learn a thing from this fella----I like it......
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  • woodshed87woodshed87 Member Posts: 23,478 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dave Apply At Least for Suplemental Social Security Disability.
    Dr.s Are Not God. they Don't Run the Whole Show.
    Never Underestimate the Power Of God And A Bunch of Looney Ol' Guys and Gals that Think alot of You.[;)]

    Let GOD and Your Friends at GB Forums Do the Rest [^]
    WE ARE WITH YOU BUDDY!!!!!!!!!
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