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I want to thank you for sending through Alexâs medications. I think these changes in his medications will definitely help him regulate his life, his mind and his body both at home and at work. Now we just need to make sure that he has a job to return to once his medications are figured out and his mind is clear. Job security is currently a big concern, especially after what just happened.
Alex came home early from work again on Wednesday and missed Thursday and again today. Yesterday I had to call the leave coordinator because he was too anxious, was pacing, and couldnât keep focused on anything to call in. She said she would contact the store for him and said if he needs to miss more time to let her know. She also said that he needs to have the FMLA paperwork in as soon as possible just so there are no problems with missing work and job security. Today he tried to call her and had to leave a message. He also called the company in charge of leaves and they told him that they would let the store know, for him not to worry about it. But he just received a call from the store manager a few minutes ago and his job was basically threatened. I even got on the phone and tried to explain the situation. He told me he had not heard anything and that this is job abandonment. Now Alex is really upset, I am upset, and he feels he will never be able to go back to work at that store. Iâm not sure the best route to take now. However I do know that getting the paperwork accepted in for his Intermittent Leave will help him keep his mind less paranoid and not send him into âvictimhoodâ thinking, which he is doing a lot if these days - feeling attacked (which he is) but also then deflecting or criticizing what I say or do (I can only assume he is doing this with others as well), and that is causing a lot of tension and resentment to form in me (I am trying to let it go, but I am still learning).
I really apologize for all of these long emails. If you know of a cure for this âconditionâ Iâm open to any suggestions on summarization. And please help me know if I should not be crossing the boundary of calling in for Alex, or trying to explain things to his boss. I want to help but donât want to make things worse by me talking to them instead of him taking responsibility and control. Hopefully once he has the official word that this Intermittent Leave is in place, he will be more comfortable and the stress will be less.
Thank you for your help!
Subject: Update on Alex's Medications and Employment Concerns
Dear [Recipient's Name],
Thank you for sending Alexâs medications. I believe these changes will greatly assist him in achieving better balance in his life, both at home and at work. However, I have significant concerns about his job security, particularly given recent events.
Alex returned home early from work on Wednesday and missed Thursday and today due to increased anxiety. I spoke with the leave coordinator yesterday, as Alex was unable to call in himself. She assured me she would contact the store and advised that he submit the FMLA paperwork as soon as possible to protect his job.
Today, Alex attempted to reach out to her but had to leave a message. Unfortunately, he received a call from the store manager, who expressed concerns about job abandonment. I tried to explain the situation, but the manager seemed unaware of the circumstances surrounding Alexâs absence. This has understandably upset Alex and has raised his anxiety about returning to work.
I believe that submitting the FMLA paperwork will alleviate some of his concerns and help him manage his stress. However, I would appreciate your guidance on how best to navigate this situation moving forward. Specifically, I want to ensure Iâm not overstepping by contacting his employer on his behalf.
Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]
