DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve been recognized with a (probably) terminal sickness. I proceed working, because it nonetheless doesn’t weaken me. Nevertheless, I need to take day without work work for exams, therapies, and different medical appointments.
I notified administration as they observed I used to be utilizing a variety of PTO. Nicely, one supervisor instructed it to a different, who instructed it to a different, who instructed it to a staff I work on… Now everybody appears to know. It's uncomfortable to be handled like I'm fragile. They ask me: “When are you going to depart on account of everlasting incapacity?” or “Have you ever tried vitamin and herbs?” and related questions.
Once I reply one thing like “Thanks, however that's not associated to our work. Can we get again to the scheduled dialogue? That shuts it down, however I'm nonetheless indignant and harm. Are you able to recommend anything to say or do?
GENTLE READER: You could add: “I guarantee you that when I’m unable to carry out my duties, I’ll let you realize. Till then, please allow us to proceed with our work.”
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