I never thought the biggest challenge of work would be simply returning after a four-month absent, after breaking my leg and going through that trial of my life I didn’t think anything would be hard, I was so wrong about that. I worked for a supplier company of Chrysler here in Belvidere. I use to build the dashboards for Jeeps and Darts. But coming back to work after four months of being on short term disability in my honest opinion could be one of the hardest things I’ve had to endure. Not even breaking my leg compares to the challenges that I had in my first week back. Thought it was stressful and had its challenges it was very short lived. Undoubtedly, I thought not being at work and doing something was hard for me, but I thought returning …show more content…
I ended up on short term disability after breaking my leg in several places and having surgery to repair it. For most of the time off all I could think is, “Am I going to be able to handle the work?” or “Should I start looking for another job?” Coming back to work the first week started hard. Waking up early before anyone in my house was weird after months of not sitting up in bed till noon with the sun pouring around the edges of the curtains. I forgot how quite the drive was to work going through town while most people’s coffee machines were just starting to warm up to brew their drinks. I found my good old parking spot closest to the parking lot exit. Walking into the plant’s second set of doors was when I was hit with everything. The smells of bitter metal, the dry dust, and unnatural sweet smell of propane; my ears ringed with forklifts beeping around, a thud comparable to a dull thunder crack as someone dropped a palette of parts; my body ached already as I walked across the cold, cracked concert floors that covered the plant. …show more content…
“Anyone who never has made a mistake has never tired anything new.” – (Albert Einstein). Most people are afraid to make mistakes because they fear what others might say or the possible negative outcomes from messing up while trying, it’s a foolish way to live. I could be making the biggest mistake right now jumping into school full time since I haven’t taken any classes in over three years but I’ll never know for sure unless I do it. Coming back to work after months of being gone only to find out there won’t be a job much longer was scary, but now I’m even more worried about the coming months with dealing with school, but that’s good. It’s important to always remember though no matter how you felt about a place or certain time you should always be happy to have that experience with you for when you think things are tough at any particular moment and use it to help you move forward. I don’t think anyone who was lived a truly adventurous life has never been scared or willing to try something that could be past their own personal abilities. I’m glad I used the fear of “What now?” as the flame that put me into motion to take on new things. All I can do now is always take the next step forward, try everything I can and I’m sure things will work out the way they’re meant to be. Sometimes not fighting the current and letting it sweep us away is all
Football season blew by and I was so upset that I won’t ever play again, But now that I am where I am at right now I really just can’t wait to get out of here. Annoyed and ready to want to leave all the high school drama that there is. I am excited to start my adult life in college to become a physical therapist assistant, working home care and living in Florida. But for right now im stuck here in Findlay, Ohio where my parents just told me they are getting a divorce. Through All the hardships in my life this one is definitely the hardest on me and my whole family. I remembered a quote from a book called the Glass Castle that I really took to heart and I use that as motivation to keep my mindset on my goals and not let the bad things distract me from what I want in life. The quote that has changed this mindset was
Me: First question is, basically I am doing this on the progress that disabled individuals when going to work for agencies like goodwill and ovr; places like that, to see how these individuals go from not really working their whole lives and being in a protective environment with their families to going out and working along with progressing not just on work skills but socially as well. Back to the first question; do you see the difference in disabled individuals when they begin work at goodwill industries to six months later; their very first
We all know that staying safe will keep us alive, but it is a boring way to live. The biggest regret a person can have is never trying what they always wanted. As mentioned before, time never stops, so it is crucial that they act now. We fight a battle before we are even born against millions of others to see who will get to the egg first and be fertilized and born. We did not come to this world to just be safe and to be afraid to do new things. We all have a reason to be here and the journey of life is to find our purpose in life. It is what makes life so great, but to get their we must take risks and overcome that fear. People are afraid of taking risks because of failure. They are afraid to fail and not get anywhere. However, that fear can be overcome is they keep pushing and keep trying and keep taking risks. Taking risks will get a person out of their “safe” comfort zones and the result of this can be something so
Mr. Lee entered work adjustment services on November 02, 2017. His original vocational goal was to work as a store stocker. Mr. Lee worked with a career counselor and business developer, who assisted him in finding employment. As a result of working with the career counselor and business developer, Mr. Lee received a job interview and job offer from Tyson’s Foods to which he declined. He could not work the shifts available, which were 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. or 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mr. Lee stated that he did not have reliable transportation during those shifts; however, reliable transportation was available with Tyson’s Foods. Then, he stated that he was the primary care giver of his ailing mother in the evenings. Previously, he stated that his sister
The fears I have had since I was a little girl have disappeared with age, but the one I cannot dispense with is my fear of complete change. I do not mind change but only in moderation. Even though many anticipate the day they have to leave for college, I dread the idea of deserting everything and everyone I know. Even after understanding that change benefits me by obtaining more life experiences and developing into a mature adult, I still am hesitant. Something from within me creates this sense of doubt and I panic. I feel as though I need some kind of special training before being sent off to the “real world,” but I know there is no such class. Daily, I pray to God for guidance in my choices and life. Although, I may not be able to hear or
In the beginning of 2012, I lost my job and have been searching for a job for several months. At that time I was very stressed because I could not find anything that was suitable for me. One weekend, I decided to go to the shopping mall for some window shopping because i...
Overcoming an addiction to alcohol can be a long and bumpy road. Many people feel that it is impossible to overcome an alcohol addiction. Many people feel that is it easier to be an addict than to be a recovering addict. However, recovering from alcoholism is possible if one is ready to seek the help and support they need on their road to recovery. Recovery is taking the time to regain one’s normal mind, health and strength. Recovery is process. It takes time to stop the alcohol cravings and pressure to drink. For most, rehab and professional help is needed, while others can stop drinking on their own. Recovery never ends. After rehab, professional help or quitting on your own, many people still need help staying sober. A lot of time, recovering
It’s amazing how a horrific and negative life changing event can encourage and guide you in the path of your future. The end result may not be visible when it first takes place, but the process of a recovery can be extremely educational. You see, I was provided the opportunity of job shadowing firsthand the fields of athletic training and physical therapy due to a knee injury. I believe the majority of people would consider a severely damaged knee a dramatic setback in life. I was able to find the silver lining during the recovery.
The outcome of Jill’s therapy was very good. She was back at her job full-time in only three months. After learning the proper strategies for body positioning, Jill reported that she had fewer muscle aches and weakness. She stated that she was very satisfied with the improved equipment for her workspace. The employer was pleased as they did not have to spend the money to train another individual.
Components that are affecting injured works from returning to work looks at numerous articles that talk about trade occupation and restorative rehabilitation (Gross, Hoss and Niemelainen, 2012). The articles offers insight into different reasons affecting the return of injured workers in the workplace. Applying good work intervention measures can help the workers and the employers while promoting accountability, responsibility through their community. The purpose of implementing a good Return RTW policy is to encourage injured workers to go back to work. Implementing compensation policy will help ensure injured workers have a bright future in returning back to the workplace.
difficult not having a college degree. It is disappointing to find a more challenging position that I
During one of the assignments, I went to an agency that works with getting people with disabilities jobs that are long term. One thing that stood out the most was when she said, “All it takes for our clients to get them the job is to have the employer change a few aspect of the work environment. Some employers don’t want to go through that change. That is where we step in and show them how our clients can be great candidates for the job but the employer’s need to meet us in the middle.” After hearing this I knew that this was another drive for pursuing to work with people who have disabilities. The past two summers during break I work at a group home with adults who have various developmental disabilities. All six of them hold part-time jobs within the local community. A similar struggle I saw with them was having employers understand they needed to make adjustments to their workplace. After the employers made the adjustments needed, the residents excelled in their job. In these two situations, a lot of advocating was done but most employers were glad that they made the adjustments they
6 months later I got the job and I was excited. I started back working again than things slowed down. That was a problem but I just kept on working the money was good.
I did not want to think about the grumpy old man who was uncooperative and made me angry, how the front desk overbooked the appointments yet again, or how the dentist yelled at me and made me feel worthless. I especially did not want to think about the way I quit my job or what I will do from this point on. All I wanted to do was take a long bath, have dinner, and watch my favorite show with my dogs. I felt it was necessary to give my body time to relax. After two episodes of my favorite show and a delicious dinner, I had to think about the consequences, if there were any at all, of leaving what I had hoped to be my long-term job. My feelings were so conflicted, I did not know if I should give up dental assisting for good or give it a second chance at a different office. Maybe it would be great somewhere else and I would find a “second family”. Or maybe it would be another bad experience and I dreaded the thought of going back. I called my parents that night because they always have good judgment and can guide me in the right direction. I explained to them what happened and they were very sympathetic. This was not the first time I came to them about problems at work so they were not surprised by what had happened. In the end, they were supportive of whatever decision I made and they advised me to do what makes me
I am a person who can't sit still over long periods of time. I had planned to start my maternity leave two weeks before the baby's due date but I refused to stay home just because I was 9 months pregnant. I figured I if I stayed home, doing nothing, I would constantly be reminded of my back pains, a 6to 8 pound human being doing aerobics in a small compacted space, and the frequent use of the restroom. Instead of being reminded of all these things, I decided to work until the day I gave birth to help keep the agony of being pregnant from my mind.