So.. on Friday past, boss asked me into the office for a chat. My first thought was.. Jeez.. what have I done
. However, he said that he'd like to do anything he could to make things more comfortable for me in the office. He had an office equipment catalogue and was looking at the different office chairs. I was very moved at the concern shown, but tried to explain that this was a movement disorder and that my chair was not causing the problem. Also when I saw the price of the chairs in the catalogue I said I would be embarrassed at the cost, which was $400, boss said not to be concerned and that only he and I would be aware of the cost anyway. I assured him that the chair was not the cause and that it was a little movement that was required to relieve symptoms, and he then said he would look and see if he could locate perhaps a 'hutch system' to set on the desk when requred to keep all at the one level for me.
Note: I also use a lumber roll at the base of the seat for my lower back, beautifully secured (I don't think) with 3 large strong rubber bands... he said he would look at the orthopaedic chairs with an adjustable lumber area.
Then I had a thought, was it a problem to him that I was standing working at my desk when clients would pass thru the offices !!! I put this to him and his reply was that 'he didn't care if I stood on my head'
Bearing in mind that I work in a lawyers office, he probably is being very aware of health and safety issues... but, just the same, I thought it was very considerate of him, he is a most thoughtful boss, I wish there were more like him.
Just thought I'd share this with you. His consideration just made my day.
