Take leave to care for sick person?

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I recently became the primary caregiver for a family member who was unexpectedly diagnosed with an aggressive stage 4 cancer. I’m totally exhausted trying to keep up with my own family, work and my sick lives one. I am not totally sure how to read the doctor’s guidance on prognosis which seems like it could be anywhere from a few months to three years at best. Thus, I’m unclear how to plan for supporting their care.

Any guidance regarding how to structure a leave plan? I’d really like to be present for this person as the end draws near but I don’t know when that might be. I also know that I am at serious risk of emotional/physical exhaustion if I continue this pace for an extended period of time.

Any thoughtful suggestions are appreciated. The various leave policies and mechanisms are difficult to understand.

Edit: specifically, how do I leverage intermittent, continuous FMLA and personal FMLA?

TC $400k

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  • Amazon
    ran12

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    ran12
    Op, sorry I can't be of much help. It's not going to be easy but you'll do a great job. Lots of love. Keep it up.
    21h 1
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    wlbalways

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    wlbalways
    Take leave from your job. This is why you have benefits. Life and the lives of the ones we care about take precedence. Your job legally still has to be held for you. Also, most big companies provide free backup caregivers for a number of days. Use this benefit. Also, companies have concierge services that can also help you vet permanent caregivers. Your company provides all of this, so leverage what you can. This time is stressful and the most important is for you to stay healthy so you can help others. Hang in there.
    2d 1
  • New
    asdf1212

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    asdf1212
    Sorry for your situation.
    I understand you want to be there for your loved one. You also mentioned you have your family too. Is hiring help like a nurse an option? And you can still take care of them as often as you can. This way you might be able to balance work and family and still be there for your loved one?

    Hope you find a solution that works for you.
    2d 1
  • Sorry for you situation. Check with HR if you are eligible for FMLA or if there is any other option available for you
    2d 1
  • FMLA is your best bet - sorry for you and your family. It’s never easy.
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