I feel constantly overlooked at work

[user1876009]

I've have worked in mu current role for the past 10 years and use to work full time but after a cancer diagnosis (3 years ago) I cut my hours down to 3 days a week.
Since then it has felt I have been overlooked at work, if there are any extra hours to be worked I am never asked, if training opportunities (which can lead to promotion) come up I never get offered like other staff. I feel that no matter how hard I work it goes unnoticed where as my colleagues get constant praise.
Sometimes it feels that if I hadn't of had cancer things would be different or maybe I'm just destined to be someone who is always in the background and go unnoticed.
AIBU?

Depending on your role, 10 years is a long time to be at the same company and I think you risk becoming 'part of the furniture'. People think you like staying where you are with no ambition to change.

Could you talk to your manager about the missed training opportunities?

I should think they are under the impression that your career is now less important to you following your illness. ( I think it might be to me). I think there is also the perception that part-time is less committed than full time unfortunately ( I am PT). The important thing is not to sit back and wait to be recognised or asked about opportunities. Speak to your line manager and tell them that 1) you’re flexible with hours and have capacity to do extra 2) you’re keen to progress in your career 3) you would like to be considered for the next xxxxx course that comes along.

Have you asked?

I would assume as above. Even if you didn't have your diagnosis, I would assume being part time that you didn't want more hours and possibly promotions wouldn't suit your hours/life. I guess I've never known a superior be part time

Have you asked your manager for OT or training?

Just to add, cancer is included as a disability so if your employer is not offering you training on the same basis as other employees, this could be interpreted as disability discrimination if you wanted to go hardball.