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I currently work for an optometrist but have not been real happy with my boss for a long while now and just found out that a chiropractor's office, not a mile from my house, has an opening. I am so tempted to apply but just not sure I am strong enough yet.

I started remicaid infusions 6 weeks ago and have had three. They do seem to be helping but I did just have a nasty flare of my sarcoidosis and had to do steroids for a week just to get by. My pulmonologist seems to think that within 6 months, I will be greatly improved.

I still struggle with fatigue and brain fog, which would make learning something new more difficult. My current job is pretty cushy, I must admit. The doc I work for owns 2 other offices and is only here 14 hours a week, I currently work M-F 10-6. The time the doc is not in, I have to field phone calls, people with walk in prescriptions, people picking up there glasses/contacts, doing adjustments and repairs. But, mostly, its slow and I spend time on the computer, reading or making jewelry.

The downside is that I am the only person besides the doc so calling in sick is not an option and getting any time off is very difficult. He still feels that after 9 years that I should only get one week sick and one week vacation. I do make top end of the pay scale for my current job in the area and don't usually work too hard but haven't had a raise or bonus or anything in almost 5 years.

The doc I currently work for is not a very nice person either. We get along ok but he is narcissistic butthole and a bigot which is odd because he is Jewish. He says hurtful things and doesn't even realize they are mean, things like "what happened, you used to be so thin and pretty." After being very sick for over 3 years and steroids, you would gain some weight too [censored]! He is NEVER sick, doesn't even catch a cold or anything so can not in the slightest comprehend having a chronic illness. I could go on and on about all the mean things he says and does but suffice it to say, he just isn't a nice person.

I have been in optical for 19 years, before that, I worked as a pharmacy tech. I do not have a college degree but am more than qualified for the position that is open. I could walk there on a good day. Will has been there to get his back adjusted and says everyone seems nice. Apparently, one of the two woman doctors brings her two dogs to work! That probably means that I wouldn't be able to bring my two as well, which is another plus to my current job, I get to bring my dogs to work!

I currently drive 30 minutes each way so being so close to work would be a very nice change. I am used to working alone most of the time so I would have to get used to being around and working with other people again. That could be good or that could be bad.

I wish this opening would come along in a few months from now to see how well I am going to respond to the remicaid but in this economy, jobs don't come by often and this one seems like a good fit for me.

I just don't know if I can physically handle working a "real" 40 hours a week. They are also open on Saturdays but as long as I get another day off during the week, I guess there is no reason why I can't work on Saturdays. I would hope it wouldn't be every Saturday but....I am tempted to apply and at least check it out but what if I leave my job just to find I can't keep up?????? We need my check so not working isn't an option. If only I had a crystal ball and could see how I am going to feel in another month or two after a few more infusions. Any advice??

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