What Do You Say In Interviews?

[kittiekittie]

I never actually tell employers upfront about my ptsd. I'll let them know when something is going on with me and maybe explain then at the time, but I've never told anyone ever, and I've never been let go because of it, or for not disclosing it.

 

[Springer80]

Wibble....

 

[Deleted member 1860]

This terrifies me. I've been out of work since 2008 and its another 2+ years before I look for something even close to full time. Oh the horrors. I guess I shouldn't complain too much as at least I have some sort of income in this crappy economy.

 

[findinghelp21]

I am scared right now because my husband can't find a job and I am the only provider for my daughter and my husband, and it stresses me out. I work in retail and a lady came up to me today and grabbed my arm from behind and I jolted, when I mentioned something to my manager about it I guess she talked to Crystal, my supervisor, and told her that I shouldn't have been hired, and when she asked why she said that I was a nut job, either that or a liar. Now that I mentioned to her that I have PTSD she said she's taking me off the list for permanent hires. I don't know what to do and some of the jobs near by, the settings I know would just make things worse....I love the food industry but I know I wouldn't last because I have severe PTSD

 

[JustBe]

That's horrible! It's descrimination and slander! I'm so sorry this happened to you.