Re: changing jobs with TC

[Guest guest]

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Thank you so much for posting this. Unfortunately, I can't answer your question.

I too have been looking for a telecommute position as I lost my job last month

due to my health. I am having a hard time getting approved for unemployment.

 

If it were me, I wouldn't say anything unless it was going to impede your work

efficiency.

 

I hope someone can weigh in on this.

 

Subject: changing jobs with TC

To: " Tetheredspinalcord " <tetheredspinalcord >

Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 1:48 PM

 

I was wondering what the deal is when you change jobs with something like TC and

a host of other issues (like narcolepsy etc) SHOULD you disclose your

" disability " or not? I am looking for work from home...but some require 9-5

office time.Ps. to all of you looking for " work from home " . Living Social and

Bloomspot are hiring 

[Guest guest]

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I certainly wouldn't disclose it. Especially if it is not visible (my

wheelchair kind of gives it away for me). and it would be illegal for a

potential employer to ask in an interview. The last interview I went on, the

employer spent about 45 min of the hour interview talking about my

disability. I answered all his questions... Aside from the fact that I sit

all day, there isn't much different from me and another candidate and since

it was an office job it should be a non-issue since the job involves sitting

on ones tush. It just caught me so off guard and I didn't want to be rude.

It just seemed easier to answer. And since it was a MD (granted a psych), I

got the impression he was genuinely interested. I think I didn't get the

job because he didnt' want to deal with the potential hassels my disability

could cause for him. I was more qualified and far more educated than the

person he chose for the job. He just kept telling me that I could go make

$100K/year with my degrees. I sure wish he would have told me where this

infamous job was. I'll take it!

Good luck on the job hunt. Work from home (legitimately) is hard to find. I

would sure love a work from home job, but will settle for part time.

Jenn

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> I was wondering what the deal is when you change jobs with something like

> TC and a host of other issues (like narcolepsy etc) SHOULD you disclose your

> " disability " or not? I am looking for work from home...but some require 9-5

> office time.Ps. to all of you looking for " work from home " . Living Social

> and Bloomspot are hiring

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[Guest guest]

Hi,Thanks so much..

I guess I was wondering because I don't know if it " counts " as a disability if

not disclosed.I did read according to the ADA you have to be offered the job,

and then disclose.

I am starting my new job next week. My biggest issue has been dealing with my

managers comments, and attitude towards illness. In their mind you have to

" think positive " and then you should be fine!  I also found out we were UNDER 15

employees, due to some reps we have.. so I had no protection at all. We want to

have kids next year and I need to know I can take FMLA or short term disability

and have a job!

After I gave my notice today of course millions of promises were made on how

things would change, but I don't believe in lies anymore.

I'm sorry about your experience. 45 min?? You are a saint for answering all of

those questions. I think the 100K jobs are still out there, but harder to find

now.. I assume he was impressed by you and didn't want someone overqualified?

Take care and thank you for sharing

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> I was wondering what the deal is when you change jobs with something like

> TC and a host of other issues (like narcolepsy etc) SHOULD you disclose your

> " disability " or not? I am looking for work from home...but some require 9-5

> office time.Ps. to all of you looking for " work from home " . Living Social

> and Bloomspot are hiring

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