Comment on In solidarity with my GenX brethren, with added falling on my ass at work
vrek@programming.dev 1 day ago
If you really did this at work, make sure they know and report. Then you can get medical care on their dime.
I’m only 40 but my body feels like I’m 80. I moved apartments 2 years ago, 3rd floor to 3rd floor. I literally almost died, my chest was pounding I couldn’t stand I was struggling to breath. I ended up laying on the floor for about an hour, being wiped with wet washcloths to stay cool and trying to drink plenty of water.
Take care of your body, mine is too late but hopefully you still have time.
If you have decent health insurance, DO NOT go through workers comp. “Their dime” isn’t worth 2¢ and they’ll delay so long irreversible consequences will result.
If you fall and break your leg at work, drag your one-legged ass to your car, drive home, call an ambulance, and say it happened there then use your insurance.
Never use workers comp unless you have no other choice. It’s not fair but it’s your health.
I don’t know, I only had 1 experience (small-ish explosion causing temporary hearing damage and temporary back pain). I had multiple witnesses, approved procedure by ehs rep and video evidence of adhering to procedure. Co-worker tried to “help” and caused it. Never even saw a bill or got a single call for money. I think it may just vary by company.
Fuck you, fuck your mother, and fuck your mother’s dog. You deserve to suffer every day of your life for shilling for this bullshit.
A co-worker of mine lost the use of his arm due to delays from those assholes, another lost the use of both legs for years and still can barely use his legs with the aid of crutches, and I got off lucky with just some hearing damage that could have been mitigated.
Don’t listen to this asshole, if you have decent insurance, use it, didn’t go through worker’s comp.
Maybe I just had a good company, I don’t know. I understand there’s assholes and bad situations. Maybe I got lucky. I’m just stating my experience and you stated yours. Yes they are different but everyone has different experiences.
Lol it wasn’t serious. Little bruise and a reminder that my body doesn’t enjoy that kind of abuse the way it used to. I should probably stay out of mosh pits from now on. But I’m learning that I can’t rely on youthful energy, caffeine, and processed sugar to get me through life anymore and I’m taking steps to keep myself in shape.
Ok, if it was just a minor bump I wouldn’t worry about it. I know I sometimes sit wrong and can’t walk right for a few days.
ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 1 day ago
It’s never too late to get in shape, but 40 is a really long way from being too late to get in shape.
vrek@programming.dev 1 day ago
My lungs are fucked from smoking, my liver is fucked by drinking, my internal organs are fucked by poor nutrition, my mind is fucked by well… Everything
It’s bots just shape, it’s every aspect of my body… Take care of yourselves kids!