General Chat

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…… at work. I’ve been a School Administrator for the last 12 years and when I was first diagnosed with ME, we worked out some coping strategies so that I could continue my job (especially with regular school holidays). However, the latest flare-up was a bad one made worse by the pressures of the job and after discussions with my GP etc, I’ve finally had to admit defeat. I feel a failure that I’m now considered ‘unfit for work’ but hopefully I might be able to get something part-time in the future. So now I’m a Lady Who Lunches (because I haven’t had a lunch break at work for the past 5 years lol). I can also continue making my greetings cards, which are selling well, and maybe even do some family history! Mandy :)

Mandy You know i know how you feel (if that makes sense) lol, enjoy those lunches, you deserve them! xx

dont feel like a failure, just look at what you have acheived, well done you! Steedie xx

I think it's great news :-) Means I get you to myself more!!! Love becx

Of course you're not a failure! You've worked hard and now deserve a rest. Welcome to the Ladies who Lunch Club! Daisy

Mandy, How can you be a failure concerning an illness over which you have no contol. Don't even joke about that. I think it is incredible that you have been able to work for the last 12 years suffering with such a debilitating illness. Look on the bright side Mandy. You can now do all the things you promised yourself while you were working. Good luck and enjoy. Jean x.

mandy i shall check my schedule and see if i have a window for you! err ummm ahhhh,,oh nnooo i think you will have til wait til i can give up work!!! lol all the best girl, you are not a failure, simply honest with yourself Bev

New beginnings, Mandy....enjoy being a Lady of Leisure...you will probably be so busy you will wonder how you had time to work! lol BC XX

Well done Mandy You are not a failure please never think that. Like others have said you have no control over illness just be thankful that you have been able to acheive most of your goals and I'm sure you will find things in life to keep you occupied. Take Care and Enjoy your retirement Regards Jackie

Mandy. Enjoy you time as a lady of leisure. Pat

Hi Mandy, Definitely not a failure, remember you've had a lot of extra stress on top of your own condition. Enjoy your leisure, if you get any, & if you come over to Taunton give me a call & we can 'do' lunch. Vivienne

Mandy your not a failure at all, you go and enjoy your leisure time and have fun lol Luv JoJo xx

Hi Mandy, Sorry to hear you are having to pack in your job, I know you enjoy it but your health must come first. Now you can continue with your cards, just do a little when you feel up to it. Good Luck in all that you do. Love June xx

Hi Mandy, If you are anything like me, within a few days you will wonder how you ever had time to work lol. Enjoy your time now, make your own needs and interests a priority, and any time you are passing M6 J15, I would love to 'do lunch' with you. Liz x

Hi Mandy Things will look up you will see, I understand how you feel as you know and you are not a failure. Keep smiling and keep your chin up hun. Nicola xxxx

hiya my friend. now is the time to take it easy. the job you held must have been very demanding give yourself some 'me time', you know my sister had to give up her job(detective in police force) through the same as you me.at the time she thought it was the end of the world , but now she loves being at home. so you care mandy x

Hi Mandy you cannot possibly be a failure just accept you have done your bit and enjoy retirement even if it is forced on you I was forced to retire with other medical conditions at59 and wondered afterwards how I had time to work enjoy those missed lunch breaks good luck Howardxxx

Mandy you are not a failure you sound a lovely lady .You enjoy your lunches! you deserve them Take Care June....

Mandy The definition in my dictionary of a failure is someone is sits on the derryaire immediatlely and says 'woo is me' YOU ARE DEFINITELY NOT A FAILURE. Your body is telling you that you have packed more into your life than most and that you now have the opportunity to do the things that you want to do and at your pace. Crikey, being a school administrator for 12 years, you probably did more work than someone who had held a job for over 20 years. You deserve this break. Take care Little