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Im a childdcare and education worker who is looking for work but worried about my disorder and worrying if they find out noone will employ me what do i do? im good at my job!

2007-01-21 02:13:33 · 7 answers · asked by xNIKKIx 2 in Health Mental Health

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you absolutly dont have to tell any potential employer. And they can never fire you for that after the fact, they cand release you for other things such as poor job performance but never dismiss you b/c of a mental state

2007-01-21 02:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by court 2 · 0 0

Hi Nikki,


I don't doubt you're good at your job! Trouble is, not everyone is understanding about mental health issues. Technically, you are supposed to tell any employer (or would-be employer) about any medical condition, for their insurance purposes. However, it's up to you. A few years ago I was on antidepressants and when applying for a job, a question on the application form was 'are you taking any medication?'. I said no.

It's entirely up to you what you do; bear in mind that when applying for a job, they may ask you to sign a consent form allowing them to contact your Doctor and if you refuse to sign it (which you entitled to do) it might look a bit odd.


x

2007-01-21 02:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by smee_1972 5 · 0 1

I'm sorry that you suffer with bi-polar,my son suffers too and cannot work because of it.
I think your chances of being employed are going to be slightly less if you declare you suffer with this condition,so it's your choice as to whether you disclose it.
Trouble is as others have stated, they may write to your doctor.It's a chance only you can decide whether to take or not.
Good luck and god bless anyway.

2007-01-24 17:12:45 · answer #3 · answered by animalwatch 3 · 0 0

No, but ask your psychiatrist if it is a good idea to do so.

I wouldn't tell them about it before hand, but it might be a good heads-up if they know about it in confidence after you get hired and establish good co-worker communication because it is insight into who you are and why you may have more "down" days than other people. They may even be able to cheer you up when you are down and actually understand why your mood is "extra" hyper-happy when you are up.

2007-01-21 02:23:26 · answer #4 · answered by freakazoid 3 · 0 0

BPD is a medical condition caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. As long as you are on medication, and the medications are working for you ... why would you need to volunteer your condition to anyone?

2007-01-21 02:20:42 · answer #5 · answered by kc_warpaint 5 · 0 0

If you tell them u r bipolar, dont expect them to become your employer

2007-01-21 03:55:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

you don't have to tell them, any more than you'd have to tell them f you had cancer or polycystic ovaries or goodness knows what.

2007-01-21 02:23:11 · answer #7 · answered by stephizzal 5 · 0 0

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