I'd be happy to work with a lot of you... I've had the opportunity to speak with several highly intelligent and perceptive people who show great empathy for others. I think those are solid qualities to have in a boss. Every boss I have worked with has gone through their share of emotional and medical struggles. I supported them in those times the same way they supported me through mine. A diagnosis wouldn't change that.

I think the pros and cons are dependent on the person. We all share some characteristics, but every person I have met with bipolar disorder is wildly different from me in so many ways. We are highly varied.

I don't know if I would disclose anything right away, but I tend to form strong friendships with my coworkers. I imagine my history would come up at some point.