Let me tell you, sudden medical bills can take out anyone, including medical professionals.
Award winning, “friendliest nurse” working with end of life patients and their families every day. Recently got a positive cancer diagnosis and need to take time off work for surgery and recovery. I just switched companies late last year, and thus, I am not eligible for FMLA. And in NYC, disability pays a measley $170 a week. That’s right, look it up! The amount has not been updated since 1983. You read that right, over 40 years ago. As you can imagine, that can’t cover anyone’s rent let alone bills or groceries.
Having recently gotten divorced (it’s been a hell of a year), I’m languishing in my tiny studio, mining the Internet for any ideas since I’m unable to work.
Happy to share medical forms, disability paperwork, heck even nursing and hospice knowledge!
If you’ve ever been impacted by a kind nurse, please consider helping me (or another nurse), as we try to stay afloat too. Many thanks for your kindness and caring.
https://paypal.me/nursenoodle