# Unsuitable for work?

Category: Jobs and Employment

## Post 1 by ShyTurtle (Generic Zoner) on Monday, 20-Feb-2006 14:53:50

I'm beginning to worry about whether I'm able to keep a real job, if I ever get one. I'm currently working in an intership 3 days a week at the danish institute for the blind. I make short user's guides/reference manuals for some of the products, they train people in using. i like the work, but i've got a problem. I've just been there for little over a month now, but i've already had 5 or 6 days off. both because I've been physically sick, and because I sometimes suffer from anxiety, which can make me so afraid that I just stay at home, when it's worst. i am undergoing treatment for it, but this may take long. I really have a bad conscience whenever I stay at home for whatever reason, and fear that my colleagues and the manager don't get that out of me, which was the intension. This has led me to think about whether I can have a real job at all. on one hand, I know, there's nothing to do about it, if you really are sick, and that my condition may eventually get better one day. On the other hand, however, I know that if an employee hires you, it's the results that count, and I fully understand that, and want to do my best. I'd like to hear some comments on this. Thanks.

## Post 2 by sparkie (the hilljack) on Monday, 20-Feb-2006 19:25:48

I think it depends on the employer. You would think that employers would understand that you do have a condition that you may need time off for, but there's some that just don't care one way or the other. I think though that you should discuss this with your supervisor and during any interviews that you have.
good luck!
Troy

## Post 3 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Tuesday, 21-Feb-2006 9:30:39

ST I think you really need to ask your employer where they stand on this issue, and it's worth asking yourself about their reaction when your days off have been unavoidable, have they been fair to you. Also is there anyone from the institute who would act as a support when you confront your employer. Good luck.

## Post 4 by ShyTurtle (Generic Zoner) on Tuesday, 21-Feb-2006 10:05:19

They know that i'm being medicated. But I'm not really sure what their attitude is. They just say they hope, it'll get better, and nothing else. As I'm doing some work, they don't have time to do themselves, I don't think, they will throw me out. I just feel that after I changed medication a couple of weeks ago, they just expect everything to be all right just like that, which is not the way, it works. At least not for me. i haven't told them this yet, but I really wish, I could stay there part time, when my intership time is over at the end of April. but i'm pretty sure, they'll say no if I ask them. They say that when my intership is over, there's no more of that sort of work to be done. But as I'm likely only going to take a math course with lessons once a week after the Summer holiday, i'd like to have a little more to do besides that.

## Post 5 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Wednesday, 22-Feb-2006 8:56:32

Shy could you ask your Doctor to contact the employers, maybe in the shape of a letter, outlining your condition and how long the new medication will take to work, and how long it will take to become effective. I really think you need to communicate more freely with your employers, to find out where they stand on the question of your medication,though I'm sure they would not have kept you on if there was a problem.

## Post 6 by The Roman Battle Mask (Making great use of my Employer's time.) on Wednesday, 22-Feb-2006 12:51:55

Your blind, you'll never be able to hold down a job, we all know that's how it works.

## Post 7 by Big Pawed Bear (letting his paws be his guide.) on Wednesday, 22-Feb-2006 13:52:44

HI all. I have the distinct feeling that employers in general know very little about blindness in particular and disability in general. I agree with goblin on this one, communicate with your employerr. that's the best way.

## Post 8 by ShyTurtle (Generic Zoner) on Thursday, 23-Feb-2006 19:39:52

Thank you all a lot for your advice. I'll see what I can do. Then, we shall see how it turns out. smile

## Post 9 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Friday, 24-Feb-2006 9:19:22

good luck Turtle