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Dumb, Dumb, Dumb

I think I maybe made a big mistake.

The sister company I had worked for, prior to retiring, asked me to come back to work. Actually I offered, because they were having some personnel issues, and I knew I could help, but they were very willing to accept my offer.

Anyways, before starting work, a preemployment physical was required. So I took the opportunity today to go, thinking it wouldn't be very busy, and it wasn't. The entire process, which consisted of filling out some forms, a drug screening, and cursory  physical took just about an hour. No problems, or so I thought.

It turns out, because of my CABG, the doctor would not or could not release me for work as a metallurgist, which essentially requires me to sit for long periods of time, taxing my brain. There is no physical exertion required, except for the occasional trip to the bathroom. But instead of the release, I was given a note which I have to give to my primary care physician, cardiologist or oncologist (I'm not exactly sure who), to get their release to go to work.

If that was all I needed, why did I have to waste an hour at this clinic to get a release. The drug test would have sufficed, and I could have been in an out in 15 minutes

The problem is, ever since I accepted the offer, I have been having second thoughts. I'm beginning to think I may have screwed up a good thing, and thinking I should have just left well enough alone.

I had it pretty good before. The company I worked for, prior to retiring, had been paying me a small monthly stipend (they never replaced me) to answer their questions, and review an occasional blue print, specification or PO. But now I agreed to give the sister company about 20 hours a week of my time, on the premises.

So here I sit wondering what to do. I know some might consider it a small thing to get clearance from my [personal] doctor(s), but then most of you don't have to deal with the VA. Plus, I've already bothered my doctors enough, since my surgery, with a host of petty issues, so I would rather not be bothering them further, for something I don't believe should be necessary.

Now all I have to do is decide how to present all this to my new boss, when I visit him on Wednesday.
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Gerry said…
Why in hell would you want to work! The drive alone is stupid, just saying.
Have a great Holiday and enjoy your time off the grid.
4:57 AM
Marc said…
I wouldn't be driving to Oxnard. That would be stupid. It's just to Paramount. Less than 10 miles, and I could easily ride my bike if I wanted.

And you have a great Holiday as well!
5:45 AM
Rebecca said…
WTH? What position are you applying for? Did they give you a description of the job so your doctor can sign off on it? A pre-employment fit-for-duty should come with the duties you need to be fit for. I.e., lifting X lbs, sitting for X hours, etc.
8:55 AM
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