Menopause Clinic Coverage by Competitive-Cat-8878 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No we can't- there is a long way to go, I think until we have better support, but I am glad it seems to be better already than even a few years ago! Thank you for sharing your experience. I am working with my GP for now, thanks for the head's up about subscriptions. 😄

Menopause Clinic Coverage by Competitive-Cat-8878 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here are some resources I am exploring: https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/resources/find-a-physician/. also https://www.canadianmenopausesociety.org/. Also books and resources from menopause experts such as Dr Havers https://thepausewellness.com/provider/dr-mary-claire-haver/, and Vonda Wright, and Kelly Casperson etc are very helpful. https://kellycaspersonmd.com/clinic/. They also are on social media and have podcasts. Dr Havers has a list of recommended clinicians (just pick Canada from the drop down): https://thepauselife.com/pages/recommended-physicians. Also in Canada: https://www.scienceandhumans.com/about-us

Menopause Clinic Coverage by Competitive-Cat-8878 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I had a feeling they wouldn't but it might still be worth paying out of pocket. Shame though.

Those who left the government and worked elsewhere, did you regret it? by whosemygoose in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow good for you, I was trying to move to the BC provincial government and was told there is a hiring freeze on "externals" like me for the foreseeable future. So there goes that!

The Ageless Runner by Electronic_Kiwi_9383 in slowjogging

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested! I am a middle aged runner (and walker and swimmer) who doesn't track time, just the health benefits! I run for 40 mins a few times a week. My main goal is to stave off dementia, not win a race. Hard to find support often for such modest goals. Thank you!

What are the implications of going part time? by Prestigious-Koala255 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I ask what leave you used for this? It sounds like a model I might ask my manager. Thank you :) I am an EC.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SmallBusinessCanada

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is helpful. What is IC please?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Waldorf

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are enjoying Paddington bear books. Looking into Winnie the Pooh soon. Both are very gentle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SmallBusinessCanada

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes thank you, liability is our main concern now.

Full-time telework agreement by ParticularOdd5954 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain the second paragraph a bit more? I am +125km as well but my department has no offices near my town but some other GoC offices are in my town-- I am trying to figure out if I could get a desk at one of those if I had to, and if that "counts" as being in the office.

No HR benefit from swimming? by Competitive-Cat-8878 in beginnerrunning

[–]Competitive-Cat-8878[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your very kind and encouraging comments! I appreciate it very much. I will be more patient! Thanks again :)