Problems at my new job

[daisi24]

Hi, I just started working again (I was married for three years and now am divorced) and I think the job is physically hurting me. It is retail so I am on my feet all the time. I am in so much pain and going to the bathroom at least every hour and they are getting mad. Also I was hurting so bad sat night that I started throwing up (I think I had a kidney stone and my IC flare) and they would not let me leave! Finally I was allowed to go 5 min till closing time and they counted it as an abscense! We are supposed to be getting breaks but I am lucky if I even get to take mine because they dont have enought people so they run us all ragged. I am trying to find an office job but no luck yet. I am also going to school to become a teacher and I hope IC doesnt stop me from that too! This is so frusturating!

[ICNDonna]

In Oregon, employers are required to provide breaks for their employees. I hope you're able to find another job very soon. It sounds like the one you have right now is pretty rotten.

Donna

[work it]

Oh hon I am so sorry for your pain. I really believe that it is mandatory that you get breaks. It is not your fault that they are understaffed. You still have been working and deserve your breaks.

I hope you are able to find something soon that is not so much stress for your baldder or feet.

[kadi]

I'm sorry, that sounds pretty miserable. I'm also on my feet most of the day (I am a teacher) - one thing that helped a little was putting extra insoles (DrScholl's) into my shoes to reduce impact to bladder. I really didn't think it would do anything, but it does help.

As far as teaching goes, you do get breaks. I asked for a classroom near a restroom (got a doctor's note for that) & when someone retired, I got her classroom right across from teacher's restroom. You can arrange with a nearby teacher to help each other with extra restroom breaks. (You won't be the only one who occasionally runs out to the restroom).

I also got a tall 3-legged stool for the classroom, so when I'm not walking around, I can "perch" up there & have a pretty good view of the room.

There are a bunch of teachers who have IC & post here. I love being a teacher (this is my 14th year) & hope you will too

Hope you feel better soon!

[kelly McC]

I am sorry that doesn't sound right you should get breaks and a lunch.
Hope your able to find aother job
Kelly

[Babs RN]

Man, that place sounds like the pits. Federal labor law stipulates breaks. You deserve them.


Hugs,
Barb