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Dec 04, 2020, 06:05 PM
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Member Since: Apr 2014
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Originally Posted by Deilla
I have applied to 10 jobs this week. I'm hoping to go back to work. I'm currently on disability. One thing that has me uncomfortable is that 2 of the company's asked if I was on disability. Why do they ask that? Isn't that private information? And how does it impact you as a candidate? I could see if I needed assistance with my job that it might be helpful, but I have a mental health disability. I was stressed out just applying for work. I'm not even sure I can handle going back to work. I'm just going to base my decision on how relaxed or stressful these interviews go.
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If you are in the US that question is illegal and you should report them to the EEOC.
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Meds I've tried: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Elavil, Wellbutrin, Risperidone, Abilify, Prazosin, Paxil, Trazadone, Tramadol, Topomax, Xanax, Propranolol, Valium, Visteril, Vraylar, Selinor, Clonopin, Ambien
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