So, I had to leave work the other day because I had been super super high all night and was feeling sick, vision was blurry and my motor skills felt off. I’m a heavy equipment op, specifically running a 690 Hitachi hoe at the time. I was on day 33, 12 hr shifts. I didn’t feel comfortable running the equipment.
When I told the boss I needed to leave, he told me to take 4, & to take better care of myself.
This was the first time Iv ever missed a shift or had to go home. I have never called in or let my bad days be seen on the job even when it takes all I have to drag myself through the day.
I needed those 4 days off don’t get me wrong. But his comment about taking better care of myself had really triggered me. I’m diagnosed brittle. My insulin sensitivity changes often. I’m constantly battling the roller coaster. I work really hard to cook and eat properly & squeeze in proper exercise after my shifts.
Now back at work I’m feeling so ashamed and judged. And I’m not sure if it’s worth saying anything to the boss or just to ride it out knowing I can’t change things.
I’m diagnosed brittle – My insulin sensitivity changes often
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Carmen
I have a saying, “nobody knows what color your underwear are or even if you are wearing any.
You don’t need to divulge all of everything.”
Keep it to yourself and trudge on!
You don’t need to divulge all of everything.”
Keep it to yourself and trudge on!
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Mary
Reread what you said about being on day 33 of 12 hr shifts. No one, diabetic or not should be expected to be in top form with that kind of work load. Undoubtably, they are not.
Sometimes management takes a blind eye to what is reasonable expectations vs what is needed “ to get the job done”. Remind them and yourself that 33 days of 12 hr shifts is very likely illegal and probably says so in your employment contract.
You don’t need to feel guilty or judged for living like a normal human being after a month of working those hrs. I think you are being too hard on yourself for not being Superman and just being real. You needed those 4 days and so would any other person who worked them.
They survived and probably no one is doing anything other than marveling about how well you manage your life and those hours. Let it go and move on.
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Sometimes management takes a blind eye to what is reasonable expectations vs what is needed “ to get the job done”. Remind them and yourself that 33 days of 12 hr shifts is very likely illegal and probably says so in your employment contract.
You don’t need to feel guilty or judged for living like a normal human being after a month of working those hrs. I think you are being too hard on yourself for not being Superman and just being real. You needed those 4 days and so would any other person who worked them.
They survived and probably no one is doing anything other than marveling about how well you manage your life and those hours. Let it go and move on.
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Lawson
I like to tell my self good stories. When it comes to what others say and I would agree with others here, is that he meant take those 4 days off and take care of yourself during those 4 days and just in general to take of yourself cause at the end the day no one else will.
Sometimes men say a lot with a few words.
Sometimes men say a lot with a few words.
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Kathy
I’ve said the same to my workers. Out of concern and caring. Not judgement. We all get sick sometimes and need self care time. I hope things work out for you. You are an Awesome Warrior so don’t let a few bad days get you down.
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Erin
Go see HR. They can help you with FMLA/protected job leave. FMLA can be continuous or intermittent.
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Ami
Have a conversation with him and ask him to elaborate after thanking him for the time off and being recognized for being a hard worker.
My assumption is if you're working 33 12hr days in a row you do need to take care of yourself, diabetic or not.
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My assumption is if you're working 33 12hr days in a row you do need to take care of yourself, diabetic or not.
Explore these too: Can a diabetic do 16:8 fasting?
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Andrew
Don't take the comment seriously. The 'boss' probably has no idea the words they chose had an impact. Don't worry about anything else besides you and how you feel.
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Lynne
I doubt he meant it the way that you are taking it. Sometimes people just say things off the top of their head, and it's not really intended the way it comes across. It sounds as if he was concerned and wanted to make sure you had enough time to feel well.
Different things trigger different people, and we don't always realize it when we say things.
Different things trigger different people, and we don't always realize it when we say things.
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Michael
This is what it’s like working in the construction industry which I use to do it was terrible long hours and people/bosses saying ridiculous things.
I left that industry and found a much better work life balance of boss/people that care. Another option is to try to talk to your boss about your condition and why it’s so hard, it’s not lack of trying it’s a difficult condition to manage and see how he responds when you tell him.
Just some thoughts, but I feel you, I’ve been there!
I left that industry and found a much better work life balance of boss/people that care. Another option is to try to talk to your boss about your condition and why it’s so hard, it’s not lack of trying it’s a difficult condition to manage and see how he responds when you tell him.
Just some thoughts, but I feel you, I’ve been there!
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Bill
I honestly believe that it’s time for you to have a serious talk with your doctor about possibly going on disability SSDI as you cannot continue to work the way that you’re working you’re you’re doing damage to your body by doing this and who knows something horrible could go wrong at work.
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