Re: Going on a Job Interview?

[Guest guest]

I would not disclose my RA on a job interview as it may prejudice them. I do

not believe you have any legal obligation to do so, and I believe it is none of

their business.

I would go on the interview and then evaluate the position. How far is it from

your home? Will a long commute exhaust you? Try to find out what the hours

are, i.e., ask what a typical day might be. If the hours are excessive,

employers may bring this up to you in the interview. Could you handle long

hours or would this exacerbate your RA?

If you get an offer, then I would make sure your RA meds are covered under

the company's insurance.

I am currently miserable in my job but it is 15 minutes from my home and I

leave every day at 5:00. I really do need to leave but I am scared about my

RA worsening should I take a job with greater stressors.

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> I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am currently job hunting. I was

> wondering if anyone had advise about telling a new employer about

> having Rheumatoid Arthritis. Is this something I should discuss on a

> Job Interview? Any info or advice would be great!

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[Guest guest]

IF your job application asks if you have any medical conditions, you'll have

to tell them. And if your condition places limits on what you can do on

the job, I guess you'll have to tell them about that too. Good luck in

your job search...

Ardy

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From: " nygnut2004 " <nygnut2004@...>

<Rheumatoid Arthritis >

Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 11:02 AM

Subject: Going on a Job Interview?

> I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am currently job hunting. I was

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> having Rheumatoid Arthritis. Is this something I should discuss on a

> Job Interview? Any info or advice would be great!

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[Guest guest]

Dear NY- If you feel your dependability will be an issue, or the job has physically demanding requirements, then you should disclose your condition but usually, a dont ask, dont tell policy is in effect. You can say you do have RA but that it is in remission and you feel confident you can manage the aspects of the job without a problem.

On 6/8/06, nygnut2004 <nygnut2004@...> wrote:

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am currently job hunting. I was wondering if anyone had advise about telling a new employer about having Rheumatoid Arthritis. Is this something I should discuss on a Job Interview? Any info or advice would be great!