Question 1

how do you deal with ageism from boss?

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Talk: If you can, speak to your boss about how you feel. If you don't feel comfortable doing that or it doesn't help, talk to your boss' supervisor or the hr manager at your company. Keep a written record of what happened -- date, time, who said what. If nothing helps, get a referral to your company's eap (employee assistance program) if it has one, or contact legal aid. Age discrimination is illegal.

Question 2

i need sleep ! help ! my boss wants me to work?

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Unplug : Stay away from the bright lights of cell phones, tablets, pc, tv as the may promote more stimulation.

Question 3

headache is worst ever and too scared to tell my boss. should i take any tablets?

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No: If you are truly experiencing the worst headache in your life, tell your boss and have someone drive you to the nearest hospital.  I dont know what kind of tablets you have so i can't advise you. It would be better to have a physician evaluate you before taking anything.  A "worst headache ever" should be taken seriously.

Question 4

my boss has tested positive to covid-19 and i was in direct contact with him. do i need to be tested?

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COVID 19: Were you less than 2 meters from boss?  Were you both wearing masks? Did he appear ill? Sneeze or cough near you? Interaction less than 10 minutes? In a crowded or poorly ventilated room? – (vs being outdoors). Even if answer is “no” to many of these questions, a direct cough or sneeze can get infect you. I don't South African testing policies right now, but if you had close contact would say yes.

Question 5

i have issues remembering names of close people, such as my ex-boss whom i worked with for 6 years, if i haven't seen them for a few weeks. is this a normal occurrence? this started a couple years ago?

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Memory issues : Loss of memory of the names of close people has many possible reasons. It is not easy to understand this without a good history and evaluation. Some ideas come to mind, poor sleep (sleep apnea), depression, or a loss of function of the brain.

Question 6

how do you get carpal boss?

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See details: It can exist from birth or it can be the result of trauma or injury. Finally, there is some evidence that it can result from careers that require repetitive movements of the hands and fingers.

Question 7

when should i tell my boss if i am pregnant?

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After 12 weeks: Unfortunately, most miscarriages (if they occur-hopefully not!) take place within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.  To be on the safe side statistically-speaking, one should wait until after 12 weeks in general to let anyone know including your employer.  We live in the world of twitter and facebook so be conscientious before sharing the good news...Just in case.  I hope this helps.

Question 8

how can i make my boss more aware of kawasaki disease ?

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Fever,child, peeling: Kawasaki disease causes inflammation in the walls of arteries throughout the body, including the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. Kawasaki disease  also affects lymph nodes, skin, and the mucous membranes inside the mouth, nose and throat.
Signs include; high fever and peeling skin, can be frightening. The condition is treatable, and most children recover.

Question 9

how would you explain to boss having an anxiety disorder?

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Cautiously: Unfortunately there remains a lot of stigma out there pertaining to mental disorders and unless your boss also has anxiety or or is knowledgeable in the area, i wouldn't much if anything at all. You run the risk of being viewed as unable to do the job, being passed over for promotions, to name but  a few. Hopefully, you can get anx under control so it doesn't impact work and won't be an issue.

Question 10

how do i tell my boss that i want to be a stay at home mom?

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Be straightforward: Just tell your boss that you want to stay home.  In most of this country it's normal and accepted to stay home with your kids while they're small.  I don't think anyone will give you a hard time, at least not to your face.  When i interviewed for med school i remember one professor saying that if a woman wanted to stay home and raise her kids, she was doing something more worthwhile than medicine.

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