Quick history- I became a pharmacist in 2009, was dx 2011. Within 8 months of diagnosis I made the decision to switch to a less stressful job, taking a 15% pay cut. After working that job for 3 years, I cut back to 4 days a week, essentially taking another 20% pay cut. My symptoms have always been parasthesia/weakness/fatigue/minor walking difficulties (only very rarely requiring a cane)
I am now making it through a significant exacerbation (my first case of Optic Neuritis). I only took 2 days off of work.
I'm waiting to get copies of my HR STD and LTD policies. I remember reading somewhere, that at some point it makes sense to consider disability because if you continue to reduce hours , eventually if you are forced into disability the payment becomes must less. Is this true?
Any advice or opinions would be appreciated. I know I probably should "wait for the dust to clear" from this current exacerbation before making any fool-hearty decisions-- but I just want help gathering my thoughts.. Thanks in advance.
I am now making it through a significant exacerbation (my first case of Optic Neuritis). I only took 2 days off of work.
I'm waiting to get copies of my HR STD and LTD policies. I remember reading somewhere, that at some point it makes sense to consider disability because if you continue to reduce hours , eventually if you are forced into disability the payment becomes must less. Is this true?
Any advice or opinions would be appreciated. I know I probably should "wait for the dust to clear" from this current exacerbation before making any fool-hearty decisions-- but I just want help gathering my thoughts.. Thanks in advance.
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