5 Options To Protect Your Career Through Illness
More people will need extended periods of time off work as the working age increases. Because we are expected to work later in life, we are more likely to need to juggle careers with poor health. Of course, it’s not just aging that can leave us struggling with illness. But regardless of when ill health might strike, it’s important that you can protect the career you want to return to when you are well again.
Remote Working
Working from home has become a reality for many of us. Of course, there are still plenty of people that prefer the dynamic and drive from working in an office environment with colleagues. You might find you miss this a lot while you’re off work. Still, collaborative working in the cloud offers the next best thing from the comfort of your bed while you’re still in your pajamas. It means you can stay on top of projects and you can continue to contribute as your health allows.
Keep Connected With Your Closest Colleagues
To keep up-to-date and in-the-loop, it’s important to keep connected with your colleagues. This should be on a personal level as well as a professional one. Staying in contact with your line manager or boss is also a good idea. It shows you are still participating and maintaining your connection and interest in the business. You can offer ideas, and listen to others, providing feedback as required.
Explore Other Treatments
While you’re busy keeping your career healthy, you mustn’t neglect your health. Explore other treatments as much as possible. Some cancers like multiple myeloma might be more treatable thanks to research and work by people in the medical profession. It’s worth staying on top of new ideas and options. It can help you stay positive about your illness, and it might even become a treatment you can take advantage of.
Alleviate The Stress
Illnesses cause stress. So does worrying about keeping your job. It’s really important that you keep your stress levels down. Find new hobbies and interests. You might even find ways to monetize them. Definitely keep up-to-date with your own industry developments. But don’t spend time worrying about getting fired. There are laws in place to protect people like you from dismissal. Concentrate on getting well, and keeping your knowledge up-to-date so you can return without any problems.
Trade Unions And Your Rights
If you feel your job is under threat, speak to your union representative. You should also speak to a careers counselor and employment law expert. Your boss might feel that you’ll not be able to resume your job in the future. This might be a valid concern, but your employer should make an effort to adjust your role to suit your new requirements. It’s worth considering what adaptations might benefit you today and in the future.
Looking after your career should really come second to your health when you have a serious illness. However, that is easier said than done. Stay in touch at work, and actively try to keep up-to-date so you can return if you choose to. Get well soon.
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