There has been a lot of positive stuff recently about returning to work.
Some because 'How would I survive without, financially'?
Some 'It's getting back to normal'
I'm confused about what to do.
I'm a teacher--have specialised in Special Needs for umpteen years (Noah's son was afraid of drowning!)
and after my dad's death in 2005, decided I'd had enough of it all and it was 'time for me', albeit on a reduced income.
I applied for, and took, early retirement--then was begged to go back 2 days a week in the dedicated Autistic Provision of the school. I decided I would try it for a year (giving it my all, as have done in every job)
Got first symptoms of my jaw cancer in January this year, in spite of increasing pain and swelling whilst waiting for appointments, carried on working until the day was called from school to have my biopsy at end of May.
The rest of diagnosis, further diagnosis, incurable status is history.
Now, as I look, and sometimes feel, okay, people have started asking me if/when I'm going back to work.
Most of me wants to enjoy whatever/whenever time I have left--but one little part says that 'officially' saying I'm not going back means I'm totally accepting the 'death' diagnosis. You know the 'Do what you need to whilst you still can' bit?
Finance isn't much of an issue--plus I rally WANT to come to CA and see my daughter, but don't feel well enough right now and can't get insurance anyway!
Anyone got any thoughts on this one for me??

Brenda