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Hi everyone I have a question. If you are seeking a new job should you tell them upfront in the interview that you have Fibromyalgia? I wonder because most people don't understand this illness or even know about it. I mean when I try to explain to friends they all get skeptical and say stuff like you sure you don't need to workout more and stuff like that. I just figure a new employer may not want to take on this and I may get turned just because of that.
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Members debated whether to disclose fibromyalgia during job interviews, with most strongly advising against it due to fears of discrimination... Read more
@A MyFibroTeam Member First of all let me say, very proud of you. For getting up and going to work. Wishing you luck on your new job. Like all the answers you got from all our team. I didn't say a word when I worked. I took a nap at lunch time and a nap after work. It worked well for me. God bless.
Fibromyalgia is a disability not an illness companies shouldn't discriminate as they have to go via experience etc. But I know that they do. I personally wouldn't disclose anything about your fibro and when you get the job just say you were under going test for some pain and they say I have a disability not illness disability called fibromyalgia and explain to them how it effects you and get some evidence. If your able to still work that is lucky and keeps your spirits up I really hope you get this job but remember disability not illness and say how you cope day to day and more work has been great I just have a name on what it is and you won't hinder your job xxx
As long as your looking for a job that you are not limited in preforming.. I really don't think you should tell anyone..
Unfortunately people look at illnesses as....... " I cant depend on you" .....
Good luck job hunting!!
Perhaps you could print out some information that the new possible employer could read through or get a note from your doctor.
Congrats on the job!! I agree with you! Your health is your business, if the job gets to be too much, then do what you need to do. But staying as active and as "normal" as possible may help you feel better. Let us know. We're all rooting for you!!
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