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28/07/2006, 11:37 AM
Magicme

Work problem

Have just spent my first week back at work since I broke my ankle and am finding it really difficult to get comfortable....I have to keep my leg raised coz it swells otherwise but trying to get something to rest it on is a nightmare. I have tried putting it on my cpu but the heat and electrical vibrations are causing me more discomfort, also have tried putting it on another chair but that means I cant sit properly at my desk and have now go a sore back from sitting in an awkward position so that I can answer my phone and post messages on foot.ie at the same time....

Any suggestions for a more comfortable way of working coz have at least 5 more weeks of this **** b4 my cast comes off.
28/07/2006, 11:43 AM
BohsPartisan

Get another cert go home and play pro evo.
28/07/2006, 11:58 AM
Magicme

Quote:

Originally Posted by BohsPartisan

Get another cert go home and play pro evo.

No.....dont like pro evo....or any footie games! I was in hospital last year and missed about 3 weeks work because of it and when my contract was being renewed in June the CEO said he wasnt impressed with my being off sick so took the bare minimum this time. I only work til 1 so its not too bad so if I could just get comfortable....
28/07/2006, 12:13 PM
monutdfc

take a pillow to put on the cpu
28/07/2006, 12:14 PM
BohsPartisan

Suppose I'm used to the easy life being a civil servant.
28/07/2006, 12:26 PM
paul_oshea

magicme, i dislocated my knee cap last january 2005 and took 3 and half weeks off so i nearly had 5 weeks off work in total including xmas holidays. however it still wasnt worth the pain of getting a bloodcot removed by an evil pakistani doctor jabbing a 4 inch needle into my knee cap....

anyhow i found that the only way i could get comfortable when i finally got back to work was lying down on my chair as in slouched. the problem with that though is your lower back gets relaly sore after a while ( because you dont have any support for the lower part of your back as you are lying back on the chair ), unfortunately it really is the only way to get somewhat comfortable with the minimum amount of strain on your back.....
28/07/2006, 12:42 PM
drinkfeckarse

Sit a little back from your desk so you've got space to strectch out your leg but can still reach your computer and phone easily and then just rest your leg on a thick cushion or pillow.

Failing that just constantly keep your foot in a bucket of cold water and that will keep the swelling down!
28/07/2006, 12:48 PM
wws

this is Foot.ie not Ankle.ie
somebody move this to off topic
.....oh it is in off topic

carry on
28/07/2006, 12:53 PM
BohsPartisan

Quote:

Originally Posted by wws

this is Foot.ie not Ankle.ie
somebody move this to off topic
.....oh it is in off topic

carry on

Your coat sir...
28/07/2006, 1:12 PM
Peadar

Get one of these...
28/07/2006, 1:34 PM
joeSoap

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magicme

I was in hospital last year and missed about 3 weeks work because of it and when my contract was being renewed in June the CEO said he wasnt impressed with my being off sick so took the bare minimum this time. ....

Sounds like a lovely dictator...sorry...boss!!
28/07/2006, 1:58 PM
Terry

try lowering your chair so it is easier to relax your foot while not hurting your back!
28/07/2006, 5:51 PM
pete

Quote:

Originally Posted by BohsPartisan

Get another cert go home and play pro evo.

Seems like a bad decision to go back to the office then. Sure they cannot sack you... :o
31/07/2006, 8:19 AM
Magicme

Quote:

Originally Posted by BohsPartisan

Suppose I'm used to the easy life being a civil servant.

Am a civil servant of sorts too...

Those inflateable footstools look good but I think have a solution....my aunt gave me an old dressing table stool which am gonna bring in and use under my desk.

Thanks for all the advice!

I know he cant sack me as such but as my contract needs to be renewed each year for another 2 years I cant really take the risk.
01/08/2006, 8:48 AM
Magicme

Could end up lying at home for the next few weeks after all....fell in the bathroom last nite and in complete agony today....going to Docs this afternoon & hoping he doesnt send me back to Tallaght. Hope to God didnt do any more damage.
01/08/2006, 9:02 AM
drinkfeckarse

Hope it's nothing too bad, it sounds as if you're almost unfit for work. You shouldn't put yourself under so much pressure just because the CEO mightn't like it. You'd be better off at home instead of potentially making things worse by not resting your injury properly.
01/08/2006, 9:32 AM
Magicme

Beginning to think that myself drink....sitting here hardly able to concentrate coz of the pain and I may as well be eatin smarties as panadol.

I just hate the feeling of being incompetent and thats what I am at the moment. Drives me crazy. I think if i look at myself its my desire to please that has me back in work when not really able for it.
01/08/2006, 9:54 AM
drinkfeckarse

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magicme

. I think if i look at myself its my desire to please

Where have you been all my life ;) :D
01/08/2006, 10:07 AM
Magicme

Quote:

Originally Posted by drinkfeckarse

Where have you been all my life ;) :D

Not telling u....managed to hide from you for 32 yrs not gonna give it away now...altho...Monaghan United is a good place to start!
01/08/2006, 11:07 AM
paul_oshea

hehe. magicme go home, ag obair sa bhaile perhaps?

its the age of broadband and the inter-net, work places should be more flexible when its possible to work with your pc, an internet connection and a phone. there is nothing in an office job you cant do as well if not better from your own home.
01/08/2006, 11:56 AM
Magicme

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

hehe. magicme go home, ag obair sa bhaile perhaps?

its the age of broadband and the inter-net, work places should be more flexible when its possible to work with your pc, an internet connection and a phone. there is nothing in an office job you cant do as well if not better from your own home.

Its just not possible....most of my work involves dealing with the public by phone so just not feasible. Thanks tho!
01/08/2006, 12:24 PM
Terry

can you not leave a message like " due to unforseen problems I 'm not available at this number, if is important, you can contact me at .......!" or can you do redirect on the phone? Where if someone rings the work number, the call is redirected to your home/mobile number if it is unanswered in the office.
01/08/2006, 12:30 PM
Ash

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magicme

Its just not possible....most of my work involves dealing with the public by phone so just not feasible. Thanks tho!

Could you not just divert your work phone to your home/mobile for
incoming and get them to cover the cost of any calls you have to make
01/08/2006, 1:06 PM
paul_oshea

exactly. see we are all singin from the same sheet magicme. and it shows you really dont want to let them down.
01/08/2006, 1:27 PM
dfx-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magicme

Not telling u....managed to hide from you for 32 yrs not gonna give it away now

Now there's a put down...:D

I have a similar problem in that I fractured my metatarsals in my foot a few weeks ago and I've been hobbling around here since day in and day out - I don't envy you Ms. Magicme:p :(
06/08/2006, 5:17 PM
CollegeTillIDie

Magic Me

Do you have one of those neck pillows people use for flying?
Use one of those with a spare chair and it could work
08/08/2006, 9:44 AM
Magicme

Update:

Due to my falling last week I was advised to take 3 days complete rest so due to Bank Holiday am only back today....Pain killers are still making my tummy sick & now have an eye infection to contend with also. Am feeling really rough but dont want to be at home anymore coz my muscles are aching from just lying around all day! Oh and was mega bored.

Short week this week so will hopefully survive....only 3 more weeks from Thursday til I get the cast off!

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