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Have you asked for reasonable adjustments during your probation period at work?

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Greedybilly · 09/08/2026 21:50

I'm 3 months into a new job - have Long Covid so severe fatigue and brain fog if I don't rest and pace. The job is killing me - was thinking if asking to spread my (part time) hours over 4 days rather than 3 . Feel like I really want to make this work before giving up. Anyone else any experience of this? Thanks

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Flipflopflipflapper · 09/08/2026 22:26

Did you declare your conditions? Occ health may be able to support you with adjustment recommendations-ask your line manager for a referral to them.

Changeisstillpossible · 09/08/2026 22:27

Yes- I asked before I started though, and was seen by occupational health who made the recommendations.

SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePleaseBarista · 09/08/2026 22:28

If you declared your condition when taking the job they should be willing to pass you on to occupational health for support.

hahabahbag · 09/08/2026 22:45

It’s perfectly reasonable to ask, whether they say yes will depend on whether they need you at certain times

Greedybilly · 10/08/2026 09:33

Thanks for your comments all

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