<p>@VaBluebird, in your original post you said he was fired. Now you’re saying he threw in the towel. Do you mean he quit?</p>
<p>I am kind of surprised there is so much acceptance that somebody might be incapable of giving a shot. When our dog was diagnosed with diabetes, our choice was for the whole family-- teens and all-- to learn how to do twice daily insulin injections, or kill him now. That was not an easy position to be in. If your choice is deal with it or lose your job, I don’t think it’s unreasonable for someone to expect you to deal with it. If you can’t, thats something you need to figure out yourself. </p>
<p>My mom hates shots and feels sick every time she does it. But my dog got his insulin shots until he died of old age and our horse still does get shots periodically-- you do what you have to do.</p>
<p>Seven years ago, I broke my leg and had to have fairly elaborate surgery on it. A few days later, I sprained my wrist while trying to learn to climb stairs on crutches during a PT session. As a result, I was unable to use crutches and had to use a wheelchair for several weeks.</p>
<p>Because I was so immobile, I was required to use an injectable anticoagulant for several weeks. This meant giving myself shots every day. </p>
<p>It’s amazing what you can get used to when you have to.</p>
<p>@VaBluebird, in your original post you said he was fired. Now you’re saying he threw in the towel. Do you mean he quit? >>>>>>>></p>
<p>I do beg your pardon. To clarify, they did allow him to retire and not be fired. Sorry.</p>