Anonymous wrote:If it's optional, and your supervisor is supportive, and you really don't feel comfortable going - then it seems to make sense not to go.
But if it's mandatory for others and higher ups who aren't your supervisor might notice or have an issue (or if you have peers who might be making noise about this) - you probably want to have a doctor's note and to pursue an accommodation. (You probably should do this anyway if you're not following the RTO expectations.)
Thank you. This makes sense to me. I've been able to avoid it so far but I don't want to be seen as a slacker - I really want to be better and make an appearance at the office like everyone else. But it's the latest eye issue that's making it worse for me - I get by right now by wearing a hat and sunglasses at school pick ups and stuff, but can't imagine being in the office and trying to look normal.
I am thinking of starting the official conversation on reasonable accommodations tomorrow at work and with my doctor.