Our office is volunteering. Should I too?
I would not worry about it. If you feel bad then find something you can do to volunteer that does not affect your health. I have health issues as well and do not go into detail with staff here because...
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The Schnak wrote:Typically you shouldn't need to discuss medical stuff past what you posted here. Personally I get migraines and the sunlight is a big trigger for me (I like my no windows office). if...
View ArticleOur office is volunteering. Should I too?
The Schnak wrote:Typically you shouldn't need to discuss medical stuff past what you posted here. Personally I get migraines and the sunlight is a big trigger for me (I like my no windows office). if...
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If they require some type of volunteering then look for something else. If they say you have to do this then you tell them you can't and if you do not get a raise because of it then I think you have...
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Dave4113 wrote:The Schnak wrote:Typically you shouldn't need to discuss medical stuff past what you posted here.Personally I get migraines and the sunlight is a big trigger for me (I like my no windows...
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Like I said above, if you feel bad for ditching the opportunity explain the reasoning behind turning them down and ask for another appropriate avenue to volunteer. If they are willing to pay you to...
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Rambling Biped wrote:Like I said above, if you feel bad for ditching the opportunity explain the reasoning behind turning them down and ask for another appropriate avenue to volunteer. If they are...
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Thank you guys and gals for your opinion and advice. Johann.
View ArticleOur office is volunteering. Should I too?
If you are really don't want to discuss your medical conditions with Human Resource or your boss, you have to put the "I am the only IT guy." excuse and if it becomes a harassment, you can speak to...
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I think you should go. The alternative is to alienate everyone you work with and look like a spoilsport.You couldn't carry buckets of paint to a staging area? Spread dropcloths? Mix the lemonade and...
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johannw wrote:LOL, certain health issues prevent me from doing any house/yard work. I can lift my server and climb under the desk, but working on my feet for several hours is absolutely out of the...
View ArticleOur office is volunteering. Should I too?
Be friendly around the office and this is a non issue.Volunteer on your own terms not what someone thinks you should do. As I said before forcing someone to volunteer is against the whole point of...
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.... This year they've decided to go and paint at the neighboring school and do some landscaping....I feel your pain. I'm sure the office feels like a family and they expect the family to play...
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Unfortunately, this is called "inclusiveness" in some cultures and non participation makes you stand out, and you are likely to come into some negativity as a result.This being the case (it's human...
View ArticleOur office is volunteering. Should I too?
Actually, question.... You should get the office to use Earthpaint http://www.earthpaint.net/It's super non-toxic and kid safe. People with super lung problems/issues. It's the only paint they...
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Johann,I feel your pain. My wife has a condition that is included in the Fibromyalgia category, which precludes her involvement in a lot of things. We constantly get requests to participate in this and...
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The only course I see is if these medical conditions truly prevent you from assisting in any way, shape or form, then stand pat on that because at the end of the day you've got to look after your...
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If you aren't ever comfortable with something or even if you really just don't want to go, be straight up with everyone and just say no. You shouldn't be pressured into doing something you really don't...
View ArticleOur office is volunteering. Should I too?
It doesn't sound as if being part of the volunteer brigade is part of your job description. As such, you can talk to your manager (and if that person doesn't get it, then HR) that you have medical...
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