Posted by cloudydaze on August 20, 2007, at 17:07:44
In reply to Re: Disclosure at work, posted by Maxime on May 25, 2007, at 22:37:30
I've always wondered when would be the right time to disclose information about my mental state to my employer, if ever.
I kind of regret not telling my last employer about my problems. I wonder if things would have turned out differently.
Apparently employers are supposed to treat it like a disability and make special arrangements if necessary (less distraction, working from home sometimes, if needed) and if you think you've been let go because of it, then you can file a lawsuit.
I would have never gotten through college if I hadn't disclosed my "disability" to one of my professors. He could have easily flunked me. Instead, he said I could work from home when I needed to, and to let him know if I was having trouble. He ended up being a very positive mentor for me.
But I have no idea if it could work out in a work situation. I always feel the need to tell people, because otherwise they probably think I'm stupid. I'd rather be crazy than stupid, I guess.
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