Help! I might lose my job because of BC

Lisey wrote: "I was working the day after my BMX" - that's not only shameful, it's dangerous. It's also definitely not something to boast about, especially when you're using your experience to demean and condemn other women who've endured similar circumstances. Only in this fvcked-up country dominated by greed, hate, and an all-encompassing lack of compassion and empathy do we have to worry about such ghastly predicaments. "We're grateful we aren't struggling in Afghanistan or Darfur. Our lives are so cushy compared to most of the world." Ummm...yeah, maybe...compared to the violent, lawless, Stone Age hellholes you mentioned. But DEFINITELY NOT when compared to CIVILIZED "first-world" countries like Canada, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, France, etc. This country is an embarrassment.

What working the day after bmx? That is insane. Glad to see the stock market up, probably should be moving out of stocks into safer investments. This country is moving more than ever into the rich getting richer and the non rich getting poorer. God help us all, hopefully we will have affordable healthcare for all. The worry and stress is not good.

I wasn't in paid employment at the time of my diagnosis (I do some volunteer work with a local charity) so taking time off wasn't an issue for me. My hubby works full-time. His employers have been very supportive throughout my treatment. He has not missed one appointment with my surgeon or oncologist, not missed one scan and he took me to every chemo treatment. He also had 2 weeks off when I had surgery. He has never been docked even one hour of pay. He gets a medical certificate each time he attends with me which states he was present for emotional/physical support. He submits the certificate with his time sheet and he is paid carers leave. No questions asked. So glad to live in Australia where workers rights and entitlements are protected and everyone gets a decent minimum wage ($17.70 per hour). Every day I feel fortunate for our universal healthcare. Struggling with financial issues is a stress that sick people don't need.

Due to my neuropathy, fatigue, and brain fog, I was declared eligible for long-term disability today. Although I will only be making 60% of my salary, I am grateful for this. I am so afraid that this is the end of my teaching career. I worked very, very hard for it.

I wonder if Canada was serious?