Caterina57 - Is going back to work!

caterina57

Hi Everyone
Late this afternoon I had a call from my employer, they want me to start back at work on Monday on the agreed reduced hours 9-1 for two weeks then it will be reviewed and the hours increased week by week until I am back to full time.
I have asked about the other things - agreement to max 40 hours
- Part time or Job share
- agreement to no lifting or bending
I am told that the terms of my return will be set out in writing upon my return on Monday.
It had better be - I am not backing down on these things, for if I do I know I will quickly be in agony again.
Anyway if at any point it becomes too much I am just going to have to tell them - My health has to come first, I dont want to be on recurring sick leave (this is my 3rd period in 6 months) its not good for me or for the company - we shall have to wait and see how it all works out and I will keep you all updated.
Cath

valval

good luck do not let them rush you to up the hours to quick take your time you do not want to be back off

dreamdaisy

Ooooooooh, that was short notice! I hope you are able to cope with it - do you feel ready now? Stick to your guns about the hours - they are crucial to your over-all future. DD

speedalong

Good luck Caterina, I hope the four hours will be manageable. As long as they stick to the no bending and lifting - things should be a lot better for you.

These managers are at all supportive or helpful are they, they forget we are people who are basically do our best.

Speedy

barbara12

Wow Cath that was quick....good on you you for not backing down, now you please be careful and dont forget about the lifting.
I really do hope it all goes well for you, and on your terms.
Good luck
Love
Barbara x

traluvie

Hi Cath. . . I'm glad work got back to you. Hopefully they have listened to your needs. . Glad to hear your standing your ground and I really hope they support you. . Keep strong luv. Your doing a grand job. . Take it easy and don't push yourself too much. .

chris7

Hi Cath

Gosh that is a quick return but glad only 4 hours to start with. Do check the terms carefully on Monday before signing anything eh! Hope you have a good weekend and feel ok for next week. Well done and Good luck.
Chris

caterina57

This morning I have spent time putting my list together! I am insisting upon a written return to work plan and risk assessment. I just do not trust my employers to get this phased return right and at the end of the day if I dont protect my own interests and health I know that no one else will.
Cath

skezier

Hi Cath,

Agree its best they do put it into writing cus sometimes things can so easily be 'forgotten'. More than that I hope it will work out for you and you will find its not as hard as your thinking it might be.

Fingers crossed for you flower. Cris xx

jennylynn

just wanted to wish you luck. will have everything crossed for you.

Jennyx

spacey

good luck starting back at work, I have started back on phased return a good few times and always ensured i had the plan in writing, but also that it can be reviewed at any time. Hope it all goes well x

katie5

hi cath

just want to wish you well. hope it goes ok and dont let them rush you to up your hours and dont forget no bending and lifting - sometimes its hard to say no.

take care

Katie x

dreamdaisy

Hi caterina57, I am just popping in to wish you the best of luck for tomorrow: I hope you enjoy your return, I hope they are kind and pleased to see you, and don't work too hard! Let us know how it goes, please. DD

barbara12

Hi Cath
Just want to say, good luck for tomorrow, I do hope they treat you right, if not let us know and we will all come and duff um up...
Barbara x

julie47

Hi cath

Just want to wish you luck for tomorrow.
I do hope they are kind to you
Will be thinking of you, have a good day
Juliepf x

traluvie

Good luck for tom luvie. . Will be thinking of you. .

caterina57

Thanks everyone for your continuing support and best wishes for my return to work tomorrow.
I am a bit apprehensive as although they have asked me to go back and agreed to the phased return, there has been no mention with regard to my condition of a 40 hour week or any feedback re my request for eventual part-time or job share. So that along with a written back to work plan and a risk assessment will be my first jobs in the morning.
I will Post as soon as I get in to let you know how it has gone.
Cath

Poppyg1rl

Thinking of you Cath, best of luck Poppy X

skezier

Hi Cath,

So hope it will go well for you and that they play the game and don't try it on with you. be thinking of you. Cris xx

frogmorton

Thinking of you today Cath

all the best

Love

toni xx

caterina57

Hello Everyone
As promised, my update on my return to work......
I arrived promptly at 9.00 ( I used to go in a bit early). I had a meeting with my Manager and HR and we have agreed my working for the next two weeks - 4 hours a day, mon-fri - No personal care. We will then hold a review on the 7th March to see if I am ready (and able) to start upping the hours.
This morning I have just undertaken some admin work that was outstanding and tomorrow I have arranged to go out and do some assessments.
The first morning has gone ok and I have not taken the slightest bit of notice when my co worker began to bleat about how she had no one to cover care in the morning.
I am waiting for the written plan/agreement to be typed up - should get it tomorrow, and will be checking it closely for accuracy!
Mind you I had had enough at the end of the 4 hours, my back and neck were killing me. Just had a nice cuppa and some pain dullers!
Cath

tjt6768

Glad you took it steady Cath and that it went well for you..
Rest now, don't want that bee-atch payback calling...

traluvie

Glad it went ok. . You just make sure you take it easy and don't be pressureed into doing anything you not happy with . . You take care and put your feet up now. X

dreamdaisy

So far, so good: well done, caterina57 - especially on ignoring the bleater - she should try coping with what you have coped with, yes? DD

ironic

Hi Cath,
Well done for getting the first day sorted. Take your time tomorrow if you are going out and about. Fingers crossed the letter tomorrow will have everything down correctly.

Feet up tonight flower.
Lv, Ix

spacey

glad it went well for you today, and hope tomorow is the same x