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@kobebeef2026
there is always prejudice when it comes to disability's but proving it is another job in itself. i like the best policy part , but when they find out they can let you go for that. ill send a prayer out for you--------------sent.
Have a blessed day.
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@randallshields56
I am an RN.
My Neurologist recommended that I don’t tell my work that I have epilepsy as I was struggling with some medication side effects so I needed some work restrictions. He wrote my restrictions were from a medical condition for a couple months. I had no problems. Then we had a discussion and he did write they were from Epilepsy. I was let go from my job with 6 months!
Because I got a new supervisor within 6 months, she started preparing to make sure I was going to be gone!
My previous supervisor and MD’s I worked with knew I had Epilepsy and were fine. I had shared it with my coworkers I worked around everyday that I felt was appropriate.
So yes It makes it hard depending on where you work, who your boss is, and what you do.
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most people have to apply at least 2 times @randallshields56