Taking frequent sick leave

Question

Hi everyone, i would like to do a little ranting..I would like to know how does your company reacts to when you need to take frequent sick leave due to your morning sickness? I feel like it’s out of our control to control our MS. On some days it’s easier to manage- can go to work etc.. on some days really cannot make it- i’ll end up just resting in bed not doing anything else. I am working in a Preschool Setting and it’s an all ladies. I feel that my Principal should like understand my situation.. It’s not that i would purposely take sick leave frequently. Sometimes i feel like resigning so that atleast they can find another Teacher so that it won’t affect their daily operations whenever I couldn’t come to work. #advicepls #1stimemom

Mich · Answer

Maybe better to initiate a conversation with your principal to discuss a better schedule for you in the meantime? Understandably that she cannot last minute rearrange staffing and parents will be very quick to judge her management… You could assess if it’s possible that you start later a bit each day when your MS is better? Have you tried medication or ginger?

Anonymous · Answer

I feel you too :( I work in f&b and sometimes because of MS/headaches/tailbone pain Id have to call in sick for work cause I know I won't be able to make it for a full day of work. Esp when our job requires us to be on our feet alot and moving around alot. I feel like a burden sometimes to my team. But I can't help it and control my symptoms either. Sometimes I thought of resigning too. :( hope it'll get better for us.