Posted by JenStar on September 7, 2005, at 22:58:54
In reply to miscommunication, posted by alexandra_k on September 7, 2005, at 22:21:11
hi alexandra,
don't ever say that you are taking a position that should go to someone else! That's just not true. You're smart, intellectual, interesting and caring -- and you deserve every chance you get in life. And I say, take every opportunity that comes your way! Other people will find their own opportunities. If you have one in reach, hang on tight. :) It's all about survival, baby! Worry about YOU, not those other people.EVERYONE has issues. So you have days when you're not productive. Doesn't everyone have that? I mean, regardless of whether or not they have a formal dx or issue? I've worked with people who are dorks, slackers, idiots, lazy, kiss-butts, and work-stealers. And they're all "normal" people w/out any formal "issues." And then I've worked with extremely talented and creative people who put out more stuff in a week than those "normal" people do in a year. And if those hugely talented people need a break once in a while, they're still worth keeping.
If someone is creative and does good work, they're definitely worth a few patches of rough here and there. And I hope your employer sees that.
I think your medical isues are your own business, and you don't need to disclose anything upfront. Unless, of course, you're applying to go on the space shuttle and you know you're not in perfect health. :)
But in real life people get sick, they need surgeries, they need time for grieving when loved ones die, they need time off sometimes-- and you deserve time too, when you need it.
I don't know all the details, and I obviously don't know you in real life, but I think you're worth a lot more than you're giving yourself credit for in this post. :)
When you talk about deportation, does that mean back to another country? Why could you not get the treatment you need in the country you're in?
I hope you're doing OK!
take care,
JenStar
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