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Francine Venit

November 15,2022 at 2:34PM UTC

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Hi! I was out of work for 9 weeks recently due to a car accident and suffered a concussion. I just started back to work part-time, 20 hrs a week, in my same role. Things certainly feel different. My role is daily so things were done in my absence and the show went on. It has been overwhelming as i ease back in. I sometimes have guilt for not having been there even though it was entirely out of my control. Any advice on how to ease the transition? Thank you!

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Sarah HernandezNovember 15,2022 at 2:45PM UTC
This feeling is totally normal, and it can be overwhelming after returning from any kind of leave. I think discussing weekly priorities with your people leader with help, even just a 15 or 30-minute "stand-up."
I think taking a day to maybe create a 30-60-90 day plan (just like one would in a new role) may help, too. Between the prioritization and planning out how to budget your time I think these could help.
Best of luck!
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Francine VenitNovember 15,2022 at 8:39PM UTC
Thank you so much Sarah!
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