I am somebody who has a high school diploma and a college degree from JSU. All I want to do is work, but nowadays you have to deal with being a liability. I’m 33 years old, very intelligent, but to get told that is like a kick in the face. And my degree is Mass Communications; it’s hard to find a job in that. Trying not to give up.

I have PTSD (I can't drive and only ride with 5 drivers). I have severe panic attacks to the point of passing out, vomiting and chest pains that mimic heart attack. My mom who I rode to work with on over an hour commute was forced to retire, so that left me no choice but to quit. Unemployment denied my claim...I can appeal...does anyone have any suggestions to help me get unemployment while I look for remote work or something close to home that I could get to with a trusted driver..

Im am a care taker of a 28 yr old disabled Young man i dont think it right bc if his disability. There's. No. Other job i rather be at i love my patient i. Treat him no different than any other person my point is that is not okay to treat someone different because they're different or they have a disability they all should be treated the same everyone should be treated the same after all they are people too God bless you and just keep fighting for what you believe in but I am with you 100% it is not right and it's not okay to treat someone different because they're different are that they have a disability

So, I have a physical disability that will require me to have slight alterations in order for me to do any job. Not the worst disability in the world, but it is 1 whereby I cant stand for very long. I'm searching for office or HR jobs that would mostly be sitting down anyways. My question is if I should offer this info from the very first interview or not? I know that, legally, I cannot be denied a job due to a disability. But we all know that companies can state any reason why you are not selected for the job. So, from the get go? Or later?

Recently, my son got into a confrontation with his boss. He was sitting down having a drink, before clocking into work. He had like 5 or 10 minutes, prior to clocking. Lot's of people do that. Especially, if you're in retail or restaurant work. His other co-worker was doing the EXACT same thing. His boss approaches him, gets verbally abusive, and demands that he clock in. Then she doesn't ask the other employee that was early to clock in. He is registered with MRDD, and has transportation that picks him up, because he DOESN'T DRIVE. The confrontation was recorded on camera, and my son ended up calling me at home, in tears. What type of manager does this to employee's???

I also had a conversation with the district manager, and he was verbally abusive, with me. I told him, I am NOT your employee and you WILL allow me to speak on behalf of my son. He didn't do anything wrong, all he was doing was sitting there before clocking in on his scheduled shift. District manager proceeded to discribe all of the things wrong that also includes, his ride is waiting he's off at for example 3:15. This company doesn't have the proper help as it is, they don't address employee's when it's time to do a shift change and count out the drawer, run reports etc. They just stand there and ignore you. Hey, it's time to clock out can I clock out PLEASE??? They ignore him and yet, the district manager, and continues to verbally abuse me, as well. But, all they want to do is blame him. He also went back to the date, that Connie the previous owner of the store, who is retired now, since Ed took over the store. If I'm not allowed to mention first names, delete the names PLEASE. I know 100% for a fact, that this company is verbally abusing my son, and targeting him. How can Sam be allowed to sit till 12 pm enjoy her drink, and he gets yelled at for not clocking in??? it wasn't time to clock in??? Fed-up with jerks!!! Any advise??? And can he be fired for that!!!???

UPDATE; It really pays to go through proper channels. This all worked out really well and will NEVER be handled this way again. We got really lucky that HR ACTUALLY listened to us. Communication goes along way. I wish all companies, were like this.

And thank you for all of the positive feedback. I really like this site.

Im Disabled Vet. Looking for work

Are you kidding me? Being on Disability SUCKS big time.

I have been in so many jobs in which I have struggled to be fast enough, and to handle many things which are coming at me rapidly, to maintain my physical energy throughout the workday, etc. I do everything I can to be healthy and alert for my jobs (Public Librarianship from 2005-2015, and now child care). There are no "simple jobs" these days, with the possible exception of retail or cleaning hotel rooms or offices, and they don't pay a living wage, plus I would need to have some sort of accommodation (ADA, perhaps) because every joint in my body aches if I'm on my feet for more than an hour or two. I often have my confidence shaken when I find myself struggling to meet the expectations of my employees. I can't very well admit that the job is difficult or I'd be out of work and living below the poverty level - I mean I realize that nobody owes me a job or a living, but can you blame me for not wanting to be homeless? I always do my best. What can I do except keep trying to be faster and to stay calmer,( even when I get harsh criticism, sometimes regularly). I'm writing this post after having read, and identified with some of the posts below, about having co-workers who are bullies, or being repeatedly expected to help with "teamwork" when I am struggling to get my own work done, and am afraid to admit I'm having difficulty with that. Help please?

I have been recently diagnosed with a condition that requires me to use a portable oxygen system. Are there positions I can seek that will accommodate this? What kinds of keywords should I use? I have experience in front office and caretaker as well as a BSHSM degree.

Back in 2013 I was an OTR Class A, I was working for CREngland reefer, I had just completed my training and went on as a I.C./ phase 2 trainer, and sadly, just as things were going well, I get a phone call from my family saying that my stepfather had passed away from a sudden heart attack and that my mom had nobody to help her get through it all, so I gave up my career as a trucker and haven't been back since. I now have other responsibilities, I have a beautiful 8 year old daughter and am unable to work, I'm disabled. I do respect all truckers, all that they do to keep this country going, I know the sacrifices and hardships and challenges, I can't stand dispatcdispatches, they haven't the slightest clue. Keep on Trucking