Want to find another job

[Sanchez40 15]

Hello, I’m 2 months in with my doctor visits and I really hate my job, I want to find another job but I’m scared I won’t be able to keep it if I have surgery in July, I’m so miserable, I’m not to sure on what to do. I’m very new to this, can someone please give me some advice?

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Hang in there. Most companies make new hires wait a year to do elective surgeries. You don't state the insurance issue, and you might have out of pocket expenses etc.

Do your research carefully.

[R36693 5]

Hello, I’m 2 months in with my doctor visits and I really hate my job, I want to find another job but I’m scared I won’t be able to keep it if I have surgery in July, I’m so miserable, I’m not to sure on what to do. I’m very new to this, can someone please give me some advice?

You can probably COBRA your current insurance. It won’t be cheap at all though but will be better than paying out of pocket for your surgery!

[kakatlady612 1,053]

COBRA had I elected to keep my former plan would have cost me $700. my Social Security is less than $1000 and I still would have to pay utilities, food and shelter out of it. Never expected to rely on Medicare/Medicaid at my age, oh and it gets worse. I lost a portion of my Medicaid benefits at the end of 2017, why? Seems I would have to receive $7000 or less a year to fully qualify. I became rich when I wasn't,looking? Geeesh.

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[Sanchez40 15]

Oh my goodness, guys thanks for replying back to me, I forgot to mention I’m on my husband’s insurance so I’m not worried about that, but let’s say I find a new job in March or April, and I get a surgery date in June or July I don’t think the new job would appreciate me taking time off.

[AceBlaque 17]

Does your current job offer short term disability or FMLA...or would your job you're seeking offer either?

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[Sanchez40 15]

My current job offers disability.

[AceBlaque 17]

You have a few options depending on how soon you want to leave your current job...you can take short term disability which can run concurrent with your FMLA and protect your job while you have surgery and are healing. You would still be able to receive a portion of your pay while healing and preparing/searching for your new job. That would give you up to 12wks without worrying as much or dealing with on the job issues that are often stressful. Your physicians office will know the process as well.

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[Sanchez40 15]

Thanks AceBlaque, this helps a lot! [emoji5]

[AceBlaque 17]

No problem, I was a similar situation as you but my issue was that I had to keep the position because of the insurance coverage, im glad your insurance is through your spouse so that it isn't an issue with your surgery or staying on a job that is stressful to what you are trying to accomplish. If you have any questions on how to get your disability/FMLA, inbox me...keep us posted!

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[Sanchez40 15]

I surely will, thank you again.