As usual, when asking for help from this list, I get wonderful adv ice. As
you could probably tell from the first message, I was a more than a little
upset when I wrote it. However, I have been fighting just to keep my job
for over a year. I usually work 60 hours per week, and sometimes quite a
bit more. While my job is interesting, and useful, it also entails working
with parents/children/money which is always a volatile mix. I also assist
ranchers, homeowners and others with any type of outdoor questions or
assistance. After a 14 hour day Sunday, including a 400 mi drive, my body
was probably already close to maxing out on a stress test. When combined
with a group of adults, arguing like 6 yr olds, and cursing like sailors,
the comments made and heard regarding me appearing like drunk, disgusting,
clumsy, dummy etc, I did reach the end of my tolerance. This job is always
stressful, but the effects it is having on my pd symptoms have made it more
than I can handle, I did contact our human resources dept, and they are
assisting me in applying the paperwork to receive disability insurance. I
also notified my superior (who wanted me to take that way out a year ago),
and my neuro.. I will be seeing him in the morning to try to adjust meds,
and to discuss pal. surg. He wants me to have it, I'm going to ask him to
wait as long as possible. I did enjoy my job, but the pressure to perform
at pre pd levels is taking too large a toll on me and my family . I really
don't know if this is going to work out, and am currently scared to death,
but I know I have to stop what is happening to be due to the stress.
Again, I thank each of you for your advice, care and concern
and I'm sure I will be asking again soon. Until then, thank each of you
again
Robert D. Armentrout County Extension Agent - Agriculture, TX Agri Ext
Service 1983-1999
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