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Rheumatoid ForumsGeneral & SupportIt's An Owie Morning at Work
06/19/2012 08:13 AM
AnnePichler
 
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Good morning, All. I am having a very owie morning Sad and am trying so hard to hold it all together and NOT CRY at work. *deep breath* My job (secretary) isn't nearly as physically demanding as some of you but this morning the thought of rising from my chair and walking to the printer is simply terrifying.

Most mornings I hurt but can deal with it enough to get through to the less painful hours in the day. But mornings like today remind me that I truly do occassionaly have serious limitations and special needs. I'm going to ask my boss if I can have a printer at my desk. Not sure that will go over so well but if you don't ask, you never get, right?

I have five more years until my planned retirement. Five. Just five. I *can* do this!

Anne

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06/19/2012 03:47 PM  Top
JoLoBa
 
Posts: 325
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You just recited my mantra, Anne. I have 5 more years until my planned retirement. Five, just five. I *can* do this!

Check out the threads in "RA and Your Job," especially the pinned one, "Rheumatoid Arthritis, Work, and Disability" at the top. You are entitled to "reasonable accommodation" under ADA. (Thanks, Karen!)

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