tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post7707158730319757423..comments2024-01-19T07:37:39.127-05:00Comments on The Dancing Donkey: The Fixer's DilemmaThe Dancing Donkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-55483924593282296972015-12-20T08:27:37.046-05:002015-12-20T08:27:37.046-05:00Jonny come lately here. So sorry you are at a hard...Jonny come lately here. So sorry you are at a hard place. So much you have to come to terms with! Isn't it always with us animal lovers that we know we can handle the change but refuse to accept that they may have to also? You will get the help that is out there, and there is help. But I feel for you having to battle this and make unwanted changes. Please remember, it's a door. There are still many, many good things on the other side. Michaelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806716677546687464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-18561848263667432732015-12-18T17:46:58.458-05:002015-12-18T17:46:58.458-05:00loving you and praying for youloving you and praying for youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-63145541784135726082015-12-16T19:51:58.648-05:002015-12-16T19:51:58.648-05:00That's awful. I don't know what to sugges...That's awful. I don't know what to suggest apart from maybe if you have to move to an area of higher employment, it might turn out to be a good thing, especially if there is less snow! As the Taoists say, how do you know it is bad? I know you love your place but it drives you nuts at times too and is very hard work. Pretty sure the donkeys would like a warmer winter as well! The system is totally messed up. We have come a long way from the times where a work injury would leave you dumped in the poor house or begging on the streets, but we haven't come far enough yet. Seems to me that a bloody hospital, of all things, should have foreseen the issues you were going to have and made sure this was avoided long ago, especially considering that you raised the problem yourself earlier and tried to find solutions. Big Hugs! T.L. Merrybardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713406934061779754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-78045988113936600912015-12-16T18:11:58.160-05:002015-12-16T18:11:58.160-05:00Crap...I am so sorry to hear of your physical prob...Crap...I am so sorry to hear of your physical problems. Workmans Comp is the way to go most likely. Your Doctor should be able to put that in motion for you. I know it takes a long time. You should probably have the carpal tunnel surgery and then address one problem at a time. Thinking good thoughts that a solution will be found. Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-84982528132610631462015-12-15T06:44:15.547-05:002015-12-15T06:44:15.547-05:00Perhaps...I hate to suggest it, but see a Work Com...Perhaps...I hate to suggest it, but see a Work Comp attorney? Val Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773318159420863765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-16222628860604473682015-12-15T02:19:48.588-05:002015-12-15T02:19:48.588-05:00I am very sorry you are having a tough time right ...I am very sorry you are having a tough time right now. Please know you are in my thoughts out here in CA. I have no idea how to offer advice or assistance, but it appears there are some good ideas in the comments. But taking a few days off and surrounding yourself with those who love and care for you is a great idea. Enjoy and refresh your self. Delrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17611244399807912579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-27752486772256317192015-12-14T21:06:22.232-05:002015-12-14T21:06:22.232-05:00It is a worker's comp case and I have filed al...It is a worker's comp case and I have filed all the paperwork. I am not sure where that will get me, I need more information.The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-80477956343503454082015-12-14T21:04:55.277-05:002015-12-14T21:04:55.277-05:00Thank you, I may look into that.Thank you, I may look into that.The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-35549925490998135262015-12-14T21:04:07.722-05:002015-12-14T21:04:07.722-05:00I actually have done some teaching. I wrote a cou...I actually have done some teaching. I wrote a course for the local community college and taught it for a semester, but they only wanted to hire me as an adjunct. The pay was about $1500 per YEAR. It really wasn't worth doing, especially considering the time it took. The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-72842651425435488262015-12-14T21:00:50.534-05:002015-12-14T21:00:50.534-05:00Unfortunately, working remotely is not an option a...Unfortunately, working remotely is not an option as everything I do is very hands-on. I wish I could! The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-20277402805731040352015-12-14T20:59:08.583-05:002015-12-14T20:59:08.583-05:00Thank you.Thank you.The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-76837430021305277792015-12-14T20:57:50.995-05:002015-12-14T20:57:50.995-05:00I will have to look into that, I never thought abo...I will have to look into that, I never thought about SSDI. Thanks.The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-47481844248528036412015-12-14T20:56:20.473-05:002015-12-14T20:56:20.473-05:00Apparently not and if they do, it does not have to...Apparently not and if they do, it does not have to be at the same wage. I am learning a lot about worker's comp.The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-69041567071465971332015-12-14T19:36:27.254-05:002015-12-14T19:36:27.254-05:00Consider a work comp claim, I don't know what ...Consider a work comp claim, I don't know what your state laws are but if your injuries are from repetitive motions and can be directly linked to work, then you have a good case. You can be paid a percentage of your salary while you are recuperating. If you are found unable to preform your duties because of said injury ... work comp related [it can be a long drawn out process]... you can be compensated.<br />Work comp also is supposed to pay for surgery and rehab.<br />If as Cathy R says you are unable to work at your job you can look as SSDI. I know you are an independent person, so just take what I say at face value.<br /><br />It has been a few years since I worked for a doctor and with patients and Workers Compensation. <br />Not my business but have you seen a doctor? <br />I hope I am not being too forward.<br /><br />You are in a very tough situation please look at all of your options.<br />:(<br />Val Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773318159420863765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-5900092976163225452015-12-14T18:24:13.124-05:002015-12-14T18:24:13.124-05:00oh that must be very scary. would they not have to...oh that must be very scary. would they not have to try to find you another job that you can do? TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-18851406245105302012015-12-14T15:02:47.727-05:002015-12-14T15:02:47.727-05:00I am sorry to hear about your woes. RSIs really s...I am sorry to hear about your woes. RSIs really suck.<br /><br />What about Social Security Disability Insurance? It sounds like (with 14 years of work) you would have enough to be eligible. I understand that it takes months to get approved, but if it kicks in, that would help. There seems to be lots of information available on the Social Security website.<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />Cathy Rhttp://www.catwithcats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-25105972256058148552015-12-14T14:34:40.137-05:002015-12-14T14:34:40.137-05:00Oh dear Lord! That does suck but I like Victoria&...Oh dear Lord! That does suck but I like Victoria's idea a lot! Now I need to go see what you do actually do! There is so much of this life change stuff going on with our generation....makes me really wonder if it is a sign of the times or a natural part of life or what.... You are right a change is in the air and I too know that stress of "what will I do if I don't have this job". That "fixer" part of me and frankly, being a single Mom makes it way more tough for sure! Will add you to my intentions tomorrow night at Nia for sure!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-57306159581829900782015-12-14T14:18:06.796-05:002015-12-14T14:18:06.796-05:00Wow - so sorry! Perhaps consider carpal tunnel sur...Wow - so sorry! Perhaps consider carpal tunnel surgery, maybe it would give you a bit more mobility. Would they let you train in other parts of the lab now? Try to be patient- it WILL work out! Take care, Suzanne in OhioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-21560028586898887002015-12-14T13:31:39.210-05:002015-12-14T13:31:39.210-05:00I looked up your profession....good heavens you do...I looked up your profession....good heavens you do something amazing and certainly not publicized enough. Have you considered legal advice? Our prayers to you and we sure hope you can resolve the issues. Thank heavens you have your animals and their wonderful personalities!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-51448346447198296222015-12-14T13:26:08.720-05:002015-12-14T13:26:08.720-05:00
Dear Universe,
Please hear my energy and good in...<br />Dear Universe,<br /><br />Please hear my energy and good intention for my blogger friend, Kris, and the collective good intention and energy from her friends. Give Kris strength and patience as she navigates her health and job concerns. Let her physical therapy continue to be healing. Let her work environment be supportive. The work she does must be so imporant to the patients in her hospital as they wait for the results from their tests. Let an opportunity show itself so she may continue this work or find another working path so she may continue to support herself, her farm and her beautiful animals. May Peace be with you.Sue S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-22782863228701141502015-12-14T12:21:54.908-05:002015-12-14T12:21:54.908-05:00options that might be an option:
Working remotely ...options that might be an option:<br />Working remotely in your field,<br />Also there is voice recognition software that has come a long way if the keyboard is an issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-54833986442425159462015-12-14T09:59:44.263-05:002015-12-14T09:59:44.263-05:00Kris, maybe you could get into teaching histotechn...Kris, maybe you could get into teaching histotechnology? You obviously have enough expertise and professionalism. Or, maybe become a supervisor for others working in the lab?<br /><br />I'm sorry for your work woes and hope everything will sort itself out. I always look forward to reading your blog and hope you continue to share your stories! Good luck.bornfreevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962077756698451257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-24891886201241327092015-12-14T08:43:19.793-05:002015-12-14T08:43:19.793-05:00Oh Kris... :-/Oh Kris... :-/thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.com