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>> Hey Meg. I wanted to talk to you today before the store opens.

>> Sure.

>> So you know that we have new management, and, unfortunately, they need for me to reduce your hours, and --

>> But the last review you gave me said I was an excellent employee.

>> Yes, I understand that and it was, it was a good review, and, you know, I've always loved your attitude, you know that, and it's just that I also had to include that you were a little bit slower and you took a few too many breaks, so --

>> But that's because of my injury!

>> Yes.

>> And we discussed this, you were okay with it. My doctor said I had to, I had to take those extra breaks and you approved them.

>> I feel for you in your situation, I just think that, you know, this is a business decision, it was handed down from corporate, and, you know, its business.

>> I can't afford to have my hours reduced, I'm hardly making my bills as it is.

>> No, I understand, and I think that's really the perspective that corporate is taking, and that is, as you know, business has suffered lately, and so they need, you know, workers that can be rather efficient.

>> Well, could I do inventory?

>> Well, as you know, Sue's been here longer, so I don't think it would be fair to displace her to accommodate you, and I think, you know, we've tried our best with this, and I think this is where we're at now.

>> Well, could Sue switch jobs with me and she could work at the front and I could do inventory?

>> Again, I'm going to say no to that for the reasons that I've just stated. However, if you're willing to be flexible, you could do inventory in Springfield.

>> Well, Springfield's 30 miles away, it takes 45 minutes to get there during rush hour. My husband drives me to work because I have a hard time driving, it causes me a lot of pain, and that's not even on his way, I'm not sure he would, he would agree to drive me to Springfield, and then I'd have to drive myself. If I move, would they at least provide me a parking spot that was close so I wouldn't have to walk too far to get into the building, and?

>> You know, I don't know. I don't see that they would because getting to work and parking isn't, you know, included in the job. I want you to know I did fight for you on this. I mean, they just wanted me to out and out, you know?

>> Well they can't! They can't out and out fire me. There's laws to protect people who have disabilities who can do the work!

>> Well, I think it's the law, is stated, it's to level the playing field, but not to give preference to the disabled.

>> Well I wouldn't consider it giving preference. I get my job done, I just, I work a little bit more slowly than other people.

>> To be fair, we don't know how long, and it's been indicated from the doctor's notes, how long this is going to last. Now I do understand that you do do your job, and that's why I fought for you. Unfortunately, in the economic situation that we're in, we just can't accommodate that any longer, unless you're willing to be flexible.

>> I'm going to have to discuss it with my husband.

>> I think that's a good idea.