u/Koda_da_Kitty

Hi! I’m not sure where else to ask this, but I need some help.

So I got Long Covid back in Jan 2024, and have been pushing myself to work (I work as an Auditor, doing inventory for different retail stores, with a ladder and hand scanner).
I’ve worked together with my boss to limit my work hours to 4 hours a shift, only working 3 days a week. Essentially just 12 hours a week. Working any amount of time is pushing myself, but past 12 hours is *really* pushing it.
In December, I had a one-on-one discussion with my boss about the new changes to productivity, with her telling me that I must count fast enough to reach my numbers, and if I don’t, I could face disciplinary action up to and including termination. I asked her if she would take my health conditions into consideration, and she told me “Don’t worry, we will take that into account. I’ll be working together with you on that”.

Recently my shifts unexpectedly have dropped to only 2 days a week, and I got an email from my boss basically saying “You will be given until August 14, 2026, to achieve your numbers.  Failure to make them by this deadline may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.”

I don’t know how I should advocate for myself or what I should say in response to this. My performance is directly hindered by my health condition, not because I’m not skilled enough or just too lazy to make my numbers. Does anyone know what I should say or who I should talk to for some help…?

I recently got an eye infection and had to throw away my last pair. I ordered some more, but they are going to take a while to arrive. I need to work, but I can’t drive without proper vision. I’m not sure if optometrists are able to sell single pair of contacts, with a valid prescription, so I just thought I’d ask here. I’d appreciate any suggestions!