Guest guest Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 If you have a chronic illness and still manage to work a full or part time job, you face many challenges - including a lack of understanding among bosses and coworkers. While talking about your illness too much will no doubt bring you the disdain of your colleagues, not talking about your illness isn't a good idea either. " Indeed, there are some compelling reasons to share the news about your health at work, " Miryam on writes. " We will have an easier time seeking accommodations that allow us to continue working. Also, she notes, if there is a chance we will have to apply for disability, the fact that we have a chronic disease should appear on our work record. Most importantly, we don't have to pretend we feel well when we don't. " Source: A Delicate Balance: Living Successfully with Chronic Illness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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