Hi guys,
Just to offer a differing opinion -- my boss does not know I have CF. I too, am enrolled in a clinical trial that has me going to my CF doc every four weeks (the AI study). I occassionally have appts with the endocrinologist and rheumotologist too. So I definitely have the mystery appointments and mystery cough thing going on. I always figured that if I got sick enough to need more time or medical leave, I'll let my boss know.
When I leave for appts I either say that I have an appt, or even just take a half day... your boss doesn't need to know what it is for. I do this because I am pretty stubborn and independent and really like to make my own choices about how far I'm going to push myself or not push myself. I know discrimination is illegal, but it still happens. I don't want some great promotion coming up and my boss thinking, well she's been coughing an awful lot lately, I don't want to put any more pressure on her, and passing me up. He would be thinking he's doing me a favor and being compassionate, but I'd rather make my own decisions. Later on, I may have to change my approach if my health is starting to make me look like a poor worker, etc.
I'll give you a really good example. I just recently had the opportunity to go to Singapore and Australia for work. My boss is a BIG worrier. He was so nervous about bringing his antacid medication into the country of Singapore. Little did he know my suitcase was virtually a pharmacy. I was pretty nervous about it myself; but I really believe that if he knew all the circumstances, I would not have had the opportunity to go on that trip.
Of course, I'm not implying that this applies to all jobs, all bosses, and all situations... but that is where I am right now!
Best of Luck and Good Luck with the Clinical Trial -- They can really be great,
Kristin
Just to offer a differing opinion -- my boss does not know I have CF. I too, am enrolled in a clinical trial that has me going to my CF doc every four weeks (the AI study). I occassionally have appts with the endocrinologist and rheumotologist too. So I definitely have the mystery appointments and mystery cough thing going on. I always figured that if I got sick enough to need more time or medical leave, I'll let my boss know.
When I leave for appts I either say that I have an appt, or even just take a half day... your boss doesn't need to know what it is for. I do this because I am pretty stubborn and independent and really like to make my own choices about how far I'm going to push myself or not push myself. I know discrimination is illegal, but it still happens. I don't want some great promotion coming up and my boss thinking, well she's been coughing an awful lot lately, I don't want to put any more pressure on her, and passing me up. He would be thinking he's doing me a favor and being compassionate, but I'd rather make my own decisions. Later on, I may have to change my approach if my health is starting to make me look like a poor worker, etc.
I'll give you a really good example. I just recently had the opportunity to go to Singapore and Australia for work. My boss is a BIG worrier. He was so nervous about bringing his antacid medication into the country of Singapore. Little did he know my suitcase was virtually a pharmacy. I was pretty nervous about it myself; but I really believe that if he knew all the circumstances, I would not have had the opportunity to go on that trip.
Of course, I'm not implying that this applies to all jobs, all bosses, and all situations... but that is where I am right now!
Best of Luck and Good Luck with the Clinical Trial -- They can really be great,
Kristin