Getting a job with mental illness is hard.. advice?
I've been to three interviews in Kentucky and I explained to the managers I received disability prior. Indiana is nice and willing to work with people with disabilities and hire them (I had three jobs there prior), one with subway at 17 and an employee picked on me saying I broke a register when I never worked register and a supermarket at 16 which I worked the longest for a few months doing carts, bagging, stocking and carrying groceries to people's cars. I also did housekeeping recently and my manager was really nice. I miss my job at Hampton Hilton and the manager knew the situation and wasn't judgmental at all knowing I got a disability check. I wanted to keep my job but there was circumstances where I had to move and quit for living conditions. What would be your advice of how to deal with being cut off from disability and being discriminated against for mental health issue and looking for a job in Kentucky? The managers can tell I'm anxious and have issues but one looked at me like she wouldnt give me a chance because of it and I've also been through trauma and have PTSD along with depression and anxiety... how would you say I should deal with this when I just want a chance like everyone else without feeling discouraged and sad over the judgement and my honesty toward managers...Thank you for your advice.
You don’t have to tell them you have mental illness.
This is just my opinion, maybe see a therapist who can help with some coping mechanisms that you can try during job interviews. I wish you the best!
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Hi Gracee,
I know honesty is the best policy however when it comes to employment, you should only share information with your employer if it affects your ability to do your job. Your employer does not need to know that you get a disability check the same way they don't need to know what medications you are taking. People have their own biases when it comes to mental illness. It doesn't help when we hear the news and the things that are said about people with mental illness is negative. My suggestion to you is to keep this business to yourself. If you have a therapist when you feel anxious have coping mechanism in place that you can follow. Try to get a job that wont increase your anxiety. I recommend you reapply for disability and see if you qualify for benefits. Don't disclose this information unless it affects your ability to do your job.
Amen Dushan. TY Jesus.
The joy of the Lord is your strength. You are God's joy!
I encourage those with disabilities and are empathetic and reciening therapy for there differences to persue a position where they can help others like themselves!!!
Check out the mental illness conversation. Or you can message me if you don’t want to share with the group. We’re here to help.
I have had three McDonald's jobs and I was an Assistant to the GM. I am going on eight years at my fourth McDonald's. McDonald's refuses to make me manager, due to my epileptic seizures. I find that totally wrong.
Disclosure is not a good idea. People are on a "need to know"basis, and no one needs to know anything about your past. If anyone does ask, you can say "I believe in balance and separation of personal and work life" It's none of anyone's business, and will only be used to hurt you.