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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A few years ago, I was dying. Not hyperbole. I was hospitalized for weeks twice and then didn’t work for eight months. When I came back, I had significant fatigue and memory issues for another six months. I wouldn’t have kept my job during that time except for the kindness and generosity of my coworkers.

I’m doing much better despite after effects from chemo. My coworkers value me as someone pulling my weight. When I can, I try to help any coworker experiencing critical health issues, whether or not they helped me.

But now I am a hypocrite because I’m fuming about working on holiday weekend yet again because my coworker with a chronic illness is unable to focus during meetings and makes errors that impact everyone else.

I know her condition is serious and she doesn’t have short-term disability to pay her during FMLA, but I’m not sure I have the physical or emotional stamina to keep this up.

It’s hard for me to manage the guilt I feel and reclaim at least part of my long weekends. [/quote]

I would be frustrated, but this is a good chance to pay it forward. [/quote]

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