Hello Kally,
I didn’t want to bother you but this issue of mine have been on my mind ever since I received the terrible news. It’s a bit of a personal issue here but somehow it got mixed up with my work and it’s eating me out bits by bits. I don’t know what to do!
I am working in an extremely stressful and aggressive company that deals with corporate insurance policies. I am their top sales woman and I am also wearing several hats in the company, a team manager, a trainer and a project manager. I am not complaining about the work load, it is great for me and I know I sacrificed more than 60 hours work week for a great compensation and a comfy nest egg in return.
My dilemma here is just a month ago, during one of the annual doctor’s check up, I discovered a lump. Further checks by my doctor confirmed that I have stage 1 cancer. Now my doctor advised me to schedule operation as well as joined some therapy support group. I know this is my health here and nothing is more important than my health. But until now I couldn’t face my boss and let him know I need to take time off for my illness. My company will see it as a weakness and my job will be in jeopardy, my evil co-workers will be gladly swim in for the extra takings from my profile. I don’t want to lose 10 years of carefully built and cultivated profile gone to someone undeserving. My doctor called me everyday to ask me when would I schedule my operation. I’m afraid I won’t be the same me after the operation and the long recuperating period means I will be out for a long time.
What can I do?
Seeking advice,
Susan S.
Dear Susan,
I’m sorry about the news but I know right now what you need is not sympathy but real good advice.
First thing you need to do is to schedule that operation as soon as possible. Don’t wait anymore. Please don’t procrastinate.
What you have above others in the same situation is that you have a tidy sum of money to dip in and a wealth of experience behind you. Look at this from a different angle, you have worked so hard for so long, it’s time for you to take a break and concentrate on yourself. 60 hours work weeks are tortuous on your body. Your clients profile that you are clinging on, they belongs to your company, not yours. If you feel the pinch, maybe you can use your recuperating period to think of starting out your own instead slogging away for others. I believe in you and I know you believe in your own capabilities. Just that this moment is so personal and overwhelming, it’s hard to face the truth, no matter how brave you are.
That is why the second thing you need to do is to reach out for help. Sign up a support group, call your closest friends, tell your family. You need a strong brick wall to lean on now. Do not hesitant or turn away help.
The third step is to approach your HR in your company and evaluate your situation. You have slog 10 years for this company, in return they should have some proper comprehensive insurance plan to cover your medical needs adequately. Before you go to your HR or your boss with the news, seek legal advice from a lawyer, to see if your company can dismiss you based on your illness in your country. That should allow you to plan in advance what are your recourse action should that happen.
Your main focus should be directed at healing yourself. Other areas in your life takes a backseat. Take good care of yourself and the rest will fall into place.
Best Regards,
Kally@MiddleMe.net
MiddleMe 
I love this advice! Sometimes, especially when it comes to our health, putting yourself first is a must. 🙂
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I agree.. Nothing’s more important than health.
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I am terribly sorry to hear that you have Cancer. Have you a second opinion? If not, I would get one. In matters this serious, never trust one doctor. Also, there is a Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski who has his practice in Texas. There is all kinds of information on my website about him. If I was told I have Cancer, he is the first person I would see. You owe it to yourself to thoroughly check him out. Let me know what is happening. I will pray for you.
Bill
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Thanks, Bill. I am passing on your advice to her. 🙂
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Good advice, Kelly and Bill. If you don’t have your health, there’s not much to work towards, so put your beautiful self first and let the rest happen as it needs to.
Blessings,
Ilara
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I couldn’t agree more. Health is wealth. 🙂
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Definitely but I have seen colleagues who chose wealth over health. Sad… But true.
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Very indsightful and I know you make a difference
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Thank you!!
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You are welcome 🙂
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♡ ☆ ♡
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Great advice. There’s nothing more important than ones health. That must come first. You scared me. I thought that it was you at first.
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Nope, it’s not me. But it’s sweet of you to care. Thanks a lot 🙂
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I always care about my friends. I always have and I always will.
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Waaa such an amazing post 🙂
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Thanks Katie!
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You gave sound advice Kally. Both the letter and the advice make for good reading.
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Thank you, Ngobesing. 🙂
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You are welcome!
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Great advice ❤
She should do the operation ASAP time is very sensitive matter in cancer,
Health is the most important thing to hell with the career
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Great advice. Kally, could you tell Susan I’m praying for her. If she take your advice seriously, She will be safe.
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I will drop her an email with your warm regards. I believe she goes to my website and read my posts as well! 🙂
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Thank you! Kaly. I hope she follow the right track. God bless her.
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Unquestionably believe that which you stated.
Your favorite justification appeared to be on the internet
the easiest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I definitely get
irked while people think about worries that they plainly do not know about.
You managed to hit the nail upon the top as well as defined out the whole thing without having side-effects , people could
take a signal. Will probably be back to get more. Thanks
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Thanks for taking time to leave a comment to me.
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Great Advice Kally…Thanks for sharing 🙂
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You’re most welcome! 🙂
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Whoa, I have to start worrying about my health too. Having too many stressed out moments these days.
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It’s advisable that you have a regular health checkup every year. We have to remember we are not machines.
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Hum ! Hum ! Bonne nuit Kally…
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Excellent advice! I wish her the best of luck!
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I thank you on her behalf. 🙂
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