Migraine doesn’t care what’s on your agenda.
“Work-life balance has become a popularized but misleading phrase,” she says. “It should be seen as what is equitable and not what is equal when it comes to ‘life,’ and I would argue this is especially the case for those with chronic health conditions.” Equal means everyone is given the same opportunities; equity means recognizing that everyone’s needs are different and some people may need different things to truly be put on an equal playing field.
Dr. Malone encourages those who are struggling with guilt to reaffirm themselves with reminders that they’re doing their very best—and that no more is possible.The best time for this conversation depends on your unique situation, as you may take a job knowing you have migraine or end up getting a diagnosis well into your time at a particular company. In any case, though, chronic illness can be unpredictable and you may be forced to address the issue sooner rather than later.
Whenever it happens, whether that’s during your orientation or the day after your diagnosis, make sure it is a formal discussion, like during a one-on-one check-in, in which the focus is on your needs. You might want to have an HR rep present too, if you’re going to have the discussion with a new manager or if you feel like you need another person there to back up your company’s policy or benefits.
She has counseled some clients to bring their list of duties to their doctor, so they can add notes to the areas for which they may need modifications. “This should then be shared with your supervisor and documented in your HR file,” she says. You can also come prepared with a list of questions for your supervisor, so they have the opportunity to respond to any concerns you might have and ask questions themselves.
“The conversation should discuss all the areas of your condition that either already pose some difficulty or are likely to,” Dr. Malone says. For example, you’ll want to let them know if you tend to have attacks a certain number of times a month, and that they are unpredictable. If you get unlucky and one strikes on a workday, you should communicate that you’ll need to take
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