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All managers know that they need to help their employees through challenging times. But almost no manager is prepared for when one of their direct reports announces that he or she has cancer, despite the fact that more than 1.6 million people will be diagnosed this year.
When a coworker is diagnosed with cancer, most people simply don’t know what to say. Speechless is the usual reaction.
Whether to work during treatment is a very personal decision that depends on a number of factors, including your financial and work situation, how you experience treatments and their side effects, your privacy preferences, and, perhaps, a desire or not to keep your daily routine going.
When you need time off for cancer treatment, first get the facts. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 may be an option when you need to take a medical leave.
Returning to work during cancer treatment is different for everyone. Your attitude toward working, your health, and your work environment all factor in. Many aspects, including the reaction of your co-workers, will be out of your control.
Whether you’re looking for a new job or considering a new career direction, this month’s article has plenty of practical advice to help you.
It may be difficult to talk about your diagnosis and expectations with your boss. However, it is almost always the right thing to do to protect yourself. Armed with an understanding of your potential needs and rights, you are in a better position to take control of your cancer and your career.
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Cancer and treatment can make it difficult to work. Prepare early for not working for a period of time. Or, there may be ways to change your job duties so you can keep working. Also, consider future possibilities for work—with the same employer or with a new employer.
This lesson of The Great Resignation is clear. We are putting life first. We are not machines. We want to regain humanity in our work.
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