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It’s a difficult one. Personally I’d get out ahead of it a bit, maybe talk to your direct supervisor. They’ll go to bat for you if you give them the ability to. Ask for a 1-1 with them and simply tell them you’re sorry about it, but that you’re grateful that you have the flexibility to do so, and that just so they know “I had a temporary flare up, but thanks to the quick action of my doctor I’m medicated and shouldn’t be an issue moving forward”.

Personally I’m the same way, and worry everyone is thinking about me all the time. I usually end up bringing this up with my boss, and let him know that I’m always a bit anxious, but I trust that if something is a problem that he’ll bring it up with me, and that I’ll just keep going unless he tells me not to. Usually this clears the air a bit, shows that I’m definitely open to feedback, but that I’m not going to spiral anymore either. Once they did bring something up, but every other time it’s been “Don’t worry, you’re doing great, I’ll let you know if that changes”.

Let’s put it this way, if you find out that you overstepped in some way in a meeting where they’re firing you, they failed you. Firing should be the absolute last option after a long line of chats, one on ones, and finally a PIP or something similar. If a firing is a surprise, your direct manager failed you.

You got some great advice already, I just wanted to add that it’s certainly possible you’re reading way too much into this and are anxious about something that amounts to nothing. I agree speaking openly with your supervisor about it is your best route.

Could it be that you’re putting a lot of pressure on yourself, or that the job is causing you a lot of stress? This stress might lead to gastritis, either directly or indirectly through unhealthy eating and drinking habits (eg lot of coffee or coffee of bad quality, fatty food like pizza). If that’s the case, being let go from this company might actually give you the opportunity to find a job with much less stress.

Hello there!

I am a manager and I have staff that have different medical conditions. If you are in need of any accommodations at your work, check with HR or your boss for any options of alternative work schedules, protected time off, etc. There should be a department within HR if you have enough medical justification to have granted intermittent days off, shortened work hours (all this is “alternative work schedules or accommodations”).

You should have options to ensure your health is a priority and that your time to care for that is protected!!

Join a union and ask for their advice. Even if there’s limitations on what they can do as it seems the process has already started, they’ll still be able to advise on what you’re able to do deal with constructive dismissal.

Look for another job. It’s way easier to find work when you’re in work and don’t have to explain why you’re not at your last job.

Do both of these things. Your health isn’t going to benefit working at a place where you’re not wanted, even if they can’t just fire you.

Oh and if you’re in a country where you’re allowed a representative in meetings and you can take one, always have your union rep there, no matter how friendly it seems.

Update your linked in to ‘looking’ and start sending out your resume immediately. It’s easier to get a higher paying job if you are currently employed. Also you will have leverage against current employer if anything starts to go down. Lastly, see how your other IT team are feeling, ask them about their salaries and share that with each other. Unionize.

If you can afford it; get a lawyer in involved.

If you can’t: pray, if you’re religious

If you’re not: I hope you’re not American and I hope you’re lucky