Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Donna, Why not just reveal your disability? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 I have known of many jobs where I didn't apply because of all the standing and walking required. I would come clean and tell them about it. If they fire you, it is not the right job for you. I understand that he wants everyone to be able to do others jobs, but I think you should be able to do the job you applied for. Good Luck and let us know how it turns out. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Are you in a union? This could prove helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Donna, There really isn't much more advice I can give you because everyone has given you such great advice so far. I'll only add that you should not forget to take a hot bubble bath with candlelight and a good book. Relax & enjoy the weekend & try not to let it overwhelm you when you are home. I know easier said then done. Let us know how it turns out for you! By the way do you go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic in downtown Indy? If not you should they are awesome! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! Winndy in Indy (hi neighbor!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Donna, I agree that you should get the complete job descriptions in writing. Does your state have a Department of Vocational Rehabilitation? It, too, will have a " job classification " booklet that will help you determine whether the state believes the jobs are " the same. " I agree, wholeheartedly, that you should check out the EEOC's website. Sell your strengths. Ephraim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 I know what you mean it is hard to talk about with people who do not know what it is . Jeannie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 I for one do not like to reveal that I have CMT it's no one's business. Someone once told me though the people who ask are more likely the ones who would accept it more but still its hard enough living with the disease and talking about it to someone who is not disabled doesn't help me. I am just now at 32 deciding I will walk around with a cane. I don't know if it will make me look more disabled or less since without one I am all over the place and that stands out a lot. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Thank You. That is exactly why I haven't told anyone. I don't feel like it's anyone's business since the job I was hired to do didn't require me to tell them. I agree with you, that it's hard enough to talk about it, let alone to someone who doesn't have a disability and is very unlikely to even begin to understand this one. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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