After 20 years I had several Mini Strokes. Had to be on FMLA. Neurologist cleared me to return with condition to work undisturbed for a month. I asked to work from home as many of my co-workers had. New Supervisor said no. It wasn't allowed. It was, but he had never worked in a hospital before.
I had a Service Above Self Award, Recognized by the actual Sisters for Embracing and working within our Core Values and Mission Statement. Mostly Exceeds Expectations.
Often covered or assisted with our Insurance Verification Specialist. Trained new staff. Trained my last Supervisor who was offended I knew more than him. He pulled me from Assisting our Insurance Verification Specialist and put me back on front desk. Where I had to order clinic/office supplies, create the schedules for our Pediatric Therapists, train new employees, cover phones for 2 floors, because the 3rd floor person he put there often turned off her phones. So as the only one trained to work both floors got the angry calls. Scheduled complex vists for Pediatrics, Neuro and Lymphedema. This had been done in back before due to the focus it required. I had loved my job. But that supervisor had me working off the clock. Trying to do jobs for 2 floors at the same time.
He refused to let me return from FMLA, Denied my Accomodations, and forced me into early retirement. I wasn't old enough for either my Pension or SS. Denied SSDI because I wasn't disabled enough...which is why I tried to go back to work.
I the end, we had to get a mortgage on our paid off house.
20 years of being a good employee gets you nothing.
