The Money with Katie Show Navigating Health Issues in the Workplace? Consider This
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Jun 17, 2024 The podcast discusses navigating health issues in the workplace, focusing on chronic illnesses like PCOS and migraines. Topics include workplace flexibility, remote work benefits, financial strain, and discrimination. Personal stories are shared, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries and advocating for accommodations.
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Manager Allowed Time Off For Migraines
- Henna describes living with PCOS and debilitating cluster migraines that force her to stop work and lie down.
- She says Katie encouraged her to prioritize health and gave explicit permission to rest when needed.
Flexibility Tied To Performance
- Katie says flexibility is easier when an employee reliably delivers high-quality work.
- She argues managers grant flexibility because it serves both compassion and getting the best work done.
Use Remote Work And PTO To Protect Health
- Ask for remote work or unlimited PTO when those reduce health triggers like commuting stress.
- Use job benefits to make reasonable accommodations easier and protect your health.