Urgh - the more I think about it, the more I think I should have this whole surgery thing sooner rather than later. Thing is, I am nervous about it affecting my career, and telling my employer.
Some background:
I just passed the Michigan Bar Exam and was sworn in as attorney in May. I now work as a law clerk to a Circuit Court Judge. I am a government employee, with good benefits, including short term disability. Thing is, a law clerk usually only works a year or two before going into private practice. First I thought that was perfect, I could have the surgery after the clerkship, but before starting a "real" job, and not worry about leaving my employer in a bind. But, if I did that I would also not get any employment related disability benefits, and let's face it, benefits are good.
So, I just don't know how to break it to work. Hi... thanks for the short term job. By the way can I have a month (plus?) off for a surgery, and then come back with lifting restrictions, then leave?
Or... wait until go into private practice: (Essentially same thing) Hi... thanks for hiring me, can I get time off?
I want to have the surgery prior to having children, so I can't put it off indefinitely. I am 30 so that clock is ticking more loudly, and I already know I'll be a high risk pregnancy due to a blood clotting disorder I have, so I don't want to push my luck too much.
Sorry so long... but I am interested in knowing how other employers handled the news, and how taking the time off affected your careers.
Advice, info, shared stories, etc. appreciated!
Some background:
I just passed the Michigan Bar Exam and was sworn in as attorney in May. I now work as a law clerk to a Circuit Court Judge. I am a government employee, with good benefits, including short term disability. Thing is, a law clerk usually only works a year or two before going into private practice. First I thought that was perfect, I could have the surgery after the clerkship, but before starting a "real" job, and not worry about leaving my employer in a bind. But, if I did that I would also not get any employment related disability benefits, and let's face it, benefits are good.
So, I just don't know how to break it to work. Hi... thanks for the short term job. By the way can I have a month (plus?) off for a surgery, and then come back with lifting restrictions, then leave?
Or... wait until go into private practice: (Essentially same thing) Hi... thanks for hiring me, can I get time off?
I want to have the surgery prior to having children, so I can't put it off indefinitely. I am 30 so that clock is ticking more loudly, and I already know I'll be a high risk pregnancy due to a blood clotting disorder I have, so I don't want to push my luck too much.
Sorry so long... but I am interested in knowing how other employers handled the news, and how taking the time off affected your careers.
Advice, info, shared stories, etc. appreciated!
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