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From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your support everyone. I’m far from out of the woods yet, without all the support and suggestions shown here
by throwawaydev00 8y ago
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your support everyone.
I’m far from out of the woods yet, without all the support and suggestions shown here I don’t want to imagine how much worse off I’d be today.
First thing this morning I spoke to someone at my work about my isssues. It was difficult to work up the courage to speak, but I kept all of the support you had all given me to heart and knew what I had to do. I was open and told them exactly what was going on. I mentioned the fact I was seeking treatment and was up front about the exact issues I’ve had.
I had resigned to the fact I had lost the job, but was offered an extension on my performance improvement plan.
Despite the trouble I caused for myself by not coming forth to them about this earlier, I do want to be there, and their willingness to accommodate me solidified my resolve to solve my issues without leaving. I left my last job over these same issues and if anything, things got worse. This time I’m determined to fight
I’ll continue seeking treatment with a therapist and a psychiatrist. And while I was honest to both to myself and my employer about the fact that I can’t expect an overnight improvement, I feel like a tremendous weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Yesterday I truly felt like I was suffocating. I can at least breath again, and I owe that all to each and every one of you.
- throwaway413 8y agoGreat job, keep facing your fears and it will only become easier and easier. “A person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.” - Tim Ferriss
- Jeremy1026 8y agoI came late, but my advice was going to be to talk to those who were involved in the performance plan and let them know what was going on. A good employer doesn't want to lose a good employee if they can help it. Looks like you have a good employer based on this update.
- fjones12 8y agoThank you for the update, and serious kudos for doing what you did. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to talk to someone at work, but you did it. Thinking of you and sending you good thoughts as you get through this.