Should I refrain from working?

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Hey guys so I have been moaning and groaning about my broken leg for about two weeks now. I am sorry I am being annoying. At times it’s depressing. My apologies sincerely.

But I have recently went back to work for a couple of 12 hour shifts.
I just need some advice.

I did fine the first twelve hours, but then the second day I just wasn’t feeling well and irritated. The negatives kicked in and I was feeling depressed and sorry for being practically useless at work. I left work after 7 hours the second day.

I know I have the right to be there, but still people do start feeling some kind of way after a while, and they will start saying stupid stuff, and I hate it that I cant do anything about it because I’m immobile and stuff. I’m definitely better than these schmucks if I don’t have a broken leg.

The question is should I lay off and refrain from working for my health reasons (sz and broken leg) until I get a go from my orthopedic doctors and physicians?

I don’t feel comfortable mentally and physically after i am done with my shifts.

What do yas think??

Any input helps. I have about 7000 us dollars with food benefits.

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Maybe find a job that doesn’t affect your leg? Personally if I could, I would do anything to be able to work. But you know yourself better. How were you able to work before your broke your leg?

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Ask a doctor, but if your leg is broke and it isn’t healing as quick or it’s hurting it then I wouldn’t, but If it wasn’t hurting anything probably should

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Like basic things like walking and cleaning the communal kitchens, sweeping the floor cleaning bath rooms. Letting people through the gates etc…

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Can you ask your boss to do maybe half shifts for a period while you heal?

It would probably be much more bearable to get through 6 hours than 12, or 8 for that matter. Whatever you feel is best.

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Even if I cut the hours, I wouldn’t be able to do anything… the other day somebody told me to put sheets on the beds at the houses, but I’m afraid il slip and fall. Didn’t seem worth risking getting hurt

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I see, then I would take some sick leave for a while. No shame in that.

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My leg doesn’t hurt perse, but I would need to hop around, and strains my other leg, and I can see myself falling and get hurt again.

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My leg doesn’t hurt perse, but I would need to hop around, and strains my other leg, and I can see myself falling and get hurt again. :no_mouth:

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Maybe… but as I work as a temp worker, I would not be fired for not working for up to one year

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@Aziz

What would you do in this situation?

You used to study this kind of injury no?

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I don’t remember much from what I learned. Its been years, I started my program in 2010.

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I’d just be careful, take it slow you know

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It sounds like you have trouble… agree with sick leave…

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@Dizzy @Yellowdiamond

Thank you guys I think I might have to cancel the dates I’ve scheduled with my agency due to my leg.

It’s really a gamble you know with finances and such.

But that’s how I came back to the states… so be it. I was miserable at Japan and now I’m here.

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