I have been on STD and FMLA for 3 months at Amazon. I was about to to be pipped and I went on it but turns out that i had an a real underlying health issue that affected my performance, not the typical mental health issue. I wanted to share my success with community and hope that it may be of use and motivation to some of you. My recommendation is that if you need STD or even just FMLA, take it. Don’t worry about job, unless off course you are in visa or situation differs. TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH. A recent post about Amazon soon to be hire who had movers packing the boxes and then a day before flight for relocation, his contract was cancelled. This highlighted that ONE SHOULD DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILY and NOT THE COMPANY. Loyalty is dead. Company doesn’t care about you. Its an organism that only cares about itself. I am living by this principle now and it is working so well for me. It has brought harmony and a sense of peace in my life. I know that once the leave ends, I have to find another job. I’m not worried. So long as I have good health, I can overcome it employment difficulties. TC: 300k + for now
I am currently in a Pivot plan and I've never had a PCP/Psych/Therapist before. I've been thinking about FMLA quite a lot for the past few days, and I truly believe I have depression and anxiety too. Could you share how you found a professional to sign off on the forms/can I DM you if you don't want to post it publicly?
Soon republicans will get rid of regulations and employers will be able to access your past medical history.
Regression of progression lol
Amazon is not worth sacrificing one’s health for. If it was for more reputable company, I would trust it more but not Amazon - you have no idea when it will suddenly turn against you. As a simple example, there has been a plenty of folks placed into Focus after coming back from legit leaves like FMLA and medical leave. As our elders used to say, “If you lose money, you can work to get it back. But once you lose your health, it’s gone.” Wish you the best of luck OP.
Truer words were never spoken. Thank you 🙏
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Best wishes OP, get better and find another job Also do free consultation with labor attorney to see if you have any chance of winning if you sue Amazon for pipping you because of health condition
Thank you. I have been thinking about doing that but it appears that it is a lot of work to find a lawyer who will take the case. Though its a good suggestion.