jenc427

@@jenc427 WELCOME the more the merrier congrats on surgery January 4th great way to start the new year I have heard of FMLA, don't know the specifics - sounds like a good suggestion how long have you been at this job?? good relationship between you & boss?? it is true an employer is NOT allowed to ask "what surgery you are having" some employers might ask anyway (not knowing the rule) you could say something while "smiling" this has been an ongoing health issue, (true) i appreciate your thoughts and concern but........... I have heard some people used the "I need my gall bladder removed" or some other false problem - i would not say that my opinion, just my opinion - the truth can/will somehow slip out eventually/ at some time in the future you have about 5+ months before you have surgery call docs office now try to fix your appt times for early in morning or end of day?? hopefully at least a few appts can be adjusted good luck with surgery kathy Hey! Thank you! This forum made me feel so welcomed already! I have been at my job for 6 months. But interned for them previously. So technically a year. My relationship with my boss is good. I just need to get comfortable opening up, i guess. I'll keep trying to reschedule appointments. But it doesnt look like it'll work. Thanks for your input!!!

I hope my work is as supportive!!!!

Thanks for your comments! I have already attempted to change many of them and they keep telling me its the best they have because the specific doctors only come see patients at that time. I wasn't remembering that my company does have FMLA. I will speak to my HR person this week.

Hi everyone! Im new to the forum. I just received my surgery date for January 4th. Im a little concerned about when and how to tell my employer about the surgery. I may not go into specifics but I do need to request time off for then and time away of the office for appointments. from now till the surgery, I have a lot of follow up appointments. Most of them falling right in the middle of the day. I dont know how my job will feel about me leaving the office so many times for an appointment. Any suggestions on what to say or how to approach the situation?