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JamcSenior Contributor
Well have done 2 afternoon shifts of 3 hours being on my feet and not doing so 4 so long being on Stress Leave is hard only stress is working things out between my Income Support & my Pay from Education Department as they are so totally different causing a bit of high stress
In response to: Back to work
lolaSenior Contributor
Hi Jamc
it can be stressful adjusting to a lesser income. hopefully your situation is not permanent, I admire your perseverance in a difficult times.
all the best
lola
In response to: Re: Back to work
JamcSenior Contributor
Lola Thank you as i start to do more time at work my income will improve but Income protection pays me weekly while Ed Department pays me fortnighly both on diferent days so working out my bills etc is a bit hard & frustrating!!!
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