FMLA probation extended
Hi! So I have panic attacks and have an approved FMLA in place. I’m in a traineeship for two years and am doing very well to the point where I may be able to fast track and be done with my traineeship 6 months sooner, which is awesome. I was just informed that because of my approved FMLA my probation is extended 20 days. Could someone explain a bit because it’s making me nervous like I’m doing something wrong. I hate my panic attacks and don’t wish them on anyone but why am I being punished or well ….in my anxiety ridden brain because of my condition. Which I may add I am doing so much better with therapy and a bunch of other tools so I may not need FMLA next year but I love it as a safety net for me. Should I stop my FMLA all together because I don’t want to be seen as someone who can’t do the job or needs to be monitored more because my nervous system gets a little wonky sometimes. Thanks for listening this was probably more of a vent but maybe someone can help me feel better about this.