Alcoholism Support Group

Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

4,518 Members

34,168 Posts

1 Online

JustAndrew 04/08/2010

The more I consider it (and I have plenty of time), the more i realize I was fired for no good reason -- they just don't like people being sick.

Here I am -- waiting for all sorts of tests results -- Dr's visits, specialists, testing facilities, exam after exam and I am worried.

In the meantime I was fired Friday.

Whatever the outcome of all these medical tests -- I have a preexisting condition. I'll never get insured again (or till 2014). And they gave me no warning, no reason, nothing. Just "we have decided this is not working out and we are going to let you go."

For what?

Because I am sick??

I didn't get sober for this!!!!

JustAndrew 04/08/2010

fired

nothing about COBRA yet

i have no contacts because there is no central HR

deleted_user 04/08/2010

Contact the insurance company of your previous employer re Cobra.

deleted_user 04/08/2010

At least you will have unemployment insurance....and you will have some cobra but of course the cost always sucks...hope your feeling better ...stay positive and try to get physically active or perhaps more into your music. This could end up being a terrific opportunity in your life. Best of luck!

deleted_user 04/08/2010

I'm so sorry that you're havin a rough time Andrew. Everything will work out, just hang on!

Rick8 04/08/2010

Staying sober and getting fired are to completely different issues. Make sure you keep them that way.

deleted_user 04/08/2010

I would check with a labor commisioner in your state to see what is up with that. What are you sick with, hope you are ok, but there is always hope. I have hep C and it is rough, I wouldn't be surprised if my job didn't want to fire me. I don't know there seems to be alot of discrimination with my type of illness, but just taking it one day at a time. Remember you are sober and you can fight anything when you are sober. Stick up for rights.

deleted_user 04/08/2010

If it turns out you are sick you may really want to consider getting a labor law attorney. I know I would.

JustAndrew 04/09/2010

West to the doc today - confirmed the diagnosis -- Type II Diabetes ... swollen liver.

Of course, this all due to bad living ... years of alcohol abuse add up. Then believing it was enough to simply not drink -- it isn't enough (physically), takes work to recover on every front.

Well, gotta get down to brass tacks.

deleted_user 04/09/2010

Actually pretty good news since there is so much than can be done to halt and even reverse this condition. I have heard of people who, with proper diet and exercise actually get better and off the meds. Your vocation is actually a risk factor since it is rather sedentary. The best news is that you DID get sober thus your chances to re-gain your health is really quite good. You must feel pretty relieved. hugs

deleted_user 04/09/2010

Andrew, make sure you take your meds and follow the diet they prescribe. You'll feel much better.

And stay close to your support system!

Chris

donttread 04/09/2010

No doubt you are sick of hearing this but these things really do happen for a reason. Perhaps a better job, time to focus on your health , etc. But do check out the cobra.

JustAndrew 04/09/2010

This does feel like a good kick in the arse.

And something tells me I need a kick in the arse.

I've contacted the NYS Bar Assoc. I'll see if a lwyer can help sort out the details of this job stuff.

I'm off to a meeting!

Thanks, all!!!

CoogeeMum 04/10/2010

Whoooo that's it JA, do the legwork, and let HP take care of the rest. Enjoy your meeting.

Join the Conversation