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Amazonmom 05/26/2015

Well I hated this day to come but it's finally here I'm having a tough time trying to get around at work. I guess now I will have to tell my boss why. Any helping suggestions in addition to getting a Lawyer would be appreciated. Im nervous as heck...but my legs are giving out.This a Federal job I have had for nearly 13 years. ..but no ability locally get a desk job and my family cannot move elsewhere. HELP

freebutterfly70 05/26/2015

I'm so sorry - what a hard time. I can understand why you would be nervous and concerned.

As far as lawyers, the Christian Legal Society is a network of Christian lawyers you can check out at clsnet.org.

Also, are you a part of a local MS support group? One may be able to help you navigate work-related issues, insurance matters and other things. They're at nationalmssociety.org.

My prayers are with you. Do you attend church or have any other groups you're involved in?

STEVP 05/27/2015

My advice is to just do it. There is no magical thing to tell him(her). You may be surprised at how your boss reacts. Mine can be a true A hole about things, but he has been supportive certain areas for me.

I really do not know what good a lawyer will do you. I would really think it would put everyone on edge and possibly on the defensive position. A lawyer will not help. Any employer can almost always find a way to terminate an employee if they so desire.

Being a Federal job, will you have the safety net of disability should that be necessary?

EPagain 05/27/2015

Hello Amazon mom,

Maybe get copies of your annual reviews with your boss to show how good an employee you are. IF..IF after you tell them they start saying your are not doing a good job get that paperwork too.

Document work in a daily log that INCLUDES DATES so it is admissible in court. Hopefully the documentation will help you keep your job and if you do have to leave help you get disability.

Best wishes to you,
EP

Amazonmom 05/28/2015

Thanks everyone for your awesome replies they really mean a lot to me. I still haven't decided when I'm going to tell my boss I keep taking it day by day. It gets harder and harder to get around and I know it's just a matter of time.

dawizz95 05/28/2015

Should you decide to go, definitely and I mean DEFINITELY line up a lawyer beforehand to take you case. Go ahead and file and if you are denied, you'll have the lawyer lined up and ready to go.

Luckily, I did this and was denied. I ended up going blind and it was my lawyer that called Social Security and he called up someone he knew there and was able to have my decision overturned and I did not even have to go see one of their two-bit doctors!

I wish you the BEST OF LUCK!!

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