Posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2002, at 19:16:19
In reply to If companies know what meds we're on « janejj, posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2002, at 11:32:58
Re: If companies know what meds we're on I'm comingoff
Posted by Ted on July 31, 2002, at 13:20:33
In reply to http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020725/msgs/114445.html> > My goodness thats scary, I am taking prozac, this could affect whether we get a job or not in the future.
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> Why? Maybe since I live in "Liberal California" it's different, but I really don't care if my employer know what meds I take. All my coworkers knew I spent a week in the hospital psych ward. I don't keep any secrets -- it's easier that way, less stressful. I have *never* witnessed any discrimination. In fact, if they started discriminating, then half of my department would suffer -- we're all on *something*. Even my dept. secretary has a sign in her office, "My Family Is More Dysfunctional Than Your Family."
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> I started coming off zoloft 3 weeks ago and I told my manager what I was doing and that it might affect my performance and even lead to sick days. His response: "Thanks for telling me. No problem. Take care of yourself. Don't worry if you need time off."
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> I'm sure it depends mightily where one works, but it isn't a problem here.
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> When interviewing for a new job, it's none of their business what meds I take until I am an employee. But if they ask directly and present a reasonable reason for wanting to know, I'll tell them.
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> Ted----
Re: If companies know what meds we're on I'm comingoff
Posted by oracle on July 31, 2002, at 14:54:38
> > Why? Maybe since I live in "Liberal California" it's different, but I really don't care if my employer know what meds I take. All my coworkers knew I spent a week in the hospital psych ward. I don't keep any secrets -- it's easier that way, less stressful. I have *never* witnessed any discrimination. In fact, if they started discriminating, then half of my department would suffer -- we're all on *something*.
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> Same here. All jobs that I have had since I started AD's (almost 20 years ago) knew/know
> that I take AD's. I do wait till I get reviewed
> well at least twice, that way I have proof I did a
> good job. It has never been a problem.
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