Switching Jobs before transplant?
Hi,
I am in IT and the market is rough. I actually like my job a lot and the company knows about my situation and has been flexible with appointments and understands transplant. I'll have FMLA and short term disability at my disposal come transplant. (On the list, have potential donors getting tested and I am trying not to get my hopes up, but I expect it to come sooner rather than later.)
Something I have been debating for a few months is whether or not it's safe for me to leave my employer for another. As I said, they have worked with me and I am afraid of losing that. I also feel it is dishonest to start at a new employer then start leaving early two times every four weeks (once for labs once for followup), probably a little more often for random stuff as well like this recent cardio referral, or a PCP or dentist.
The reason I am considering moving is because currently, I make $70-$80K/year, but I am thinking my next hop could take me to $100K, which would significantly help our financial situation, assuming they don't decide to fire me for something else once they learn of my condition.
Something else I have been considering is trying to grab another remote job on top of my current one, and just doing both until one becomes unmanageable, but then I'd be worried about the 2nd one calling the first one for verification and then I'm out of both.
Any insight or advice would be appreciated. I'm young, got a lot to learn.