Job hunting when you have an invisible disability

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When you have an invisible disability, you’re basically living with a challenging condition that can’t be seen. And because it’s invisible, it’s hard for others to understand and to accommodate, a point that makes job hunting that much harder. That said, we’ve got a couple tips to make that job hunting easier, right after the cut!
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@braintrust4kids787 2 жыл бұрын

I have an invisible disability. Applying for jobs is difficult. I am overqualified and unwanted. Thanks corporate America.

@bunnyboo6295 Жыл бұрын

Could be also saving you or companies protecting themselves. Companies that avoid knowledgeable people tend to be hidden something perhaps they are not following safety codes putting people at risk possible contaminating poisoning people without their knowledge. it also means they under pay their workers also tied to over/underworking at minimum wage companies that do this also abuse worker by threating jobs putting people's lives at risk the people they like to hire are ones that likely can't find one else where so stuck putting up with abuse. So, abuse shady practice cause harm they don't want someone they will have to pay fair wage that knows their rights and can report them

@jshir17 3 жыл бұрын

*Some disabilities are invisible, your reaction to them is not.*

@MJ-uk6lu 2 жыл бұрын

Most unknown invisible disability is deafness, despite being so widespread, it's still not acknowledged properly and almost never accomodated.

@CameroniMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I dont really know what to do right now, I have lupus and I get severe fatigue to the point my legs give out if I walk or stand for too long. At my old job that I had to quit, I had many times where I would end up leaning against something or trying to sit down somewhere because of it or because of my arthritis in my legs but even though I've made it clear many times that I have these issues, my managers would still tell me to stand up or stay walking around my area as if I'm not being proficient enough. I still struggle to find work in my area because I live in a small town with mostly physically demanding jobs, I don't know what to do

@blakeanderson4022 3 жыл бұрын

I have a dying heart and I just want to go back to work. I'm so afraid I will lose disability benefits and then get sick again. I feel like a lost soul.

@StaceyB. 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that.Your statement is how i feel also.I want to work but can not always work but some days i feel like i can.Also, I am tired of being called lazy because people don't know my limits. It's frustrating and depressing.

@mariecait 2 жыл бұрын

me too. i’m on disability for depression and want to work again but can’t afford to lose it.

@bunnyboo6295 Жыл бұрын

On disability I believe you can work part time as long as you don't go over a certain amount with minimum wage going up its might be one day a week or 2 if really short shift. Just check with whomever in charge of the program to get the exact info for you sitiuation rules might be slightly different depending on type of disability. Get the fact for you case and you might be able to have a part time job without losing benefits

@jbeachboy100 Жыл бұрын

Pick an easy job. You can get disability if you still sick.

@bunnyboo6295 Жыл бұрын

@@jbeachboy100 The issue with say having both is there is a max your allowed to earn or you lose the disability it can take years to get back on if approve since if you showed gainful income they feel you can continue on but the thing is with some conditions there are days you can put through then you fall into a period you might be in hospitals or just to sick to work causing loss of the job leaving you in a scary position of not having insurance for your very much needed medical care. Yes, there is part time if you can find one cause even then must companies want you to at least work a minimum number of days with would push you over the allowed income amount allowed it also leaves only entry level minimum wage job because of the cap on being allowed to earn money many cases those jobs aren't easy for someone that can't strain themselves physically

@rebeccawilliams139 4 жыл бұрын

Video about hidden disabilities - doesn’t have proper captions.

@KenyaRandall_Jaquenette 4 жыл бұрын

Proper? Mines works.

@rebeccawilliams139 4 жыл бұрын

Kenya Randall they’re auto generated but there aren’t any written ones so they’re unreliable and more confusing than having none at all.

@MJ-uk6lu 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine being deaf

@rebeccawilliams139 2 жыл бұрын

@@MJ-uk6lu I'm not deaf, i have a processing disorder. Even so that's not a very nice thing to say.

@MJ-uk6lu 2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccawilliams139 I was talking about deaf people, who try to watch this video

@mikemorgan8646 2 жыл бұрын

I have MS. It is exacerbated by stress and heat. This video suggest not disclosing my MS. Ok. What do I do later when something triggers a flare up and my cognitive symptoms occur?

@bunnyboo6295 Жыл бұрын

Those are then reasons to tell. the ones you don't share are ones that aren't going to affect your job. If you need a certain accommodation, then you do need to know if the company is willing to work with you. If you know certain environments pose a problem, avoid those. Heat is an issue you can control by choosing a job that keeps air condition on. Stress will make sure you don't work with certain types of people when interviewing you should also be interviewing them ask questions find out get an idea base on the people you met do they seem like they run the place but putting unnecessary stress. research how a company treats their workers but if you are at risk of medical emergency you need to find out if they are equipped to handle. Remember to highlight your skills first pay attention how they and everyone interacts if they are failing what you're looking for during interview no reason or need to inquire about your needs. You need to get them interested in what you bring first then if things going well mention small accommodations you only need to disclose if you need some accommodation for you sounds like certain temp if they are known to keep building on the cool side you might not need to mention but likely making sure they are aware how to respond to a flare up is important

@tng2112 Жыл бұрын

I have cerebral palsy it's not really noticeable however I don't know if this has laid dormant or what but I do have a few undiagnosed mental health issues such as not wanting to be pushed pulled grabbed dragged or have anything snatched out of my hand I know these are weird requests for accommodations but it's just my triggers I have not been able to control it whenever I'm triggered it goes to pressured speech anxiety depression & obsessions to unresolved issues for example when people hurt me I will try my best to educate them they are unable to learn I isolate myself from them I know as a person with a disability I really need to get back to getting used to and allowing this type of behavior to continue if not I'm not going to survive the job market

@Trenchant468 2 жыл бұрын

This is from Canada, yes? People in the USA should bear in mind most states have at will employment. Proceed with extreme care. Consult an attorney.

@princessofyourdestiny 2 жыл бұрын

im scared to go to work with a tic disorder... but i really need to get a job.

@Dr.Mrs.Pancakes 2 жыл бұрын

I have tics and they dont really care, but ti be fair i work in fast food and they dont care in the first place

@Jyaer Жыл бұрын

I was wondering how do you determine what accommodations to ask for and weather or not even if you get Accommodations that you can succeed at the job

@S44121 2 жыл бұрын

I'm disabled low vision

@inginurobles6312 Жыл бұрын

Hi..I'm from phillipines and I need an idea how to have a job abroad..can't see any job offer here in our country for PWD..tnx

@yeseniaeguia256 2 жыл бұрын

Workin the Bakery Meat Deli Pizza place with M.S. actually. wish things get alittle easier and rewarding idk. A break from so much literal weight from work will be nice for a change... I dont know what else to do. Even tired to speak x'c

@tiffanyziegler6679 2 жыл бұрын

What if you can’t do a fulls day work

@bunnyboo6295 Жыл бұрын

Get part time

@rubbishpurplelollies 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I feel so much more confident in searching for a job... NOT. Such a discriminatory world we live in.

@pauloburgess9575 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t walk, because she made me weak in the knees with her beauty.

@kayaknows5883 4 жыл бұрын

As a disability services professional, I think these are really good tips and suggestions for job seekers with disabilities.

@mikemorgan8646 2 жыл бұрын

*_I have MS. It is exacerbated by stress and heat. This video suggest not disclosing my MS. Ok. What do I do later when something triggers a flare up and my cognitive symptoms occur?_*

@rubbishpurplelollies 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why we have to keep our disability bottled up, like it is an inconvenience to employers.

@kayaknows5883 2 жыл бұрын

I believe this video is just saying to not disclose your disability when job hunting (at the beginning of the process). If you are offered a position and you believe your work will be impacted by your symptoms, disclose and request accommodations. If you don’t see a need for accommodations, don’t disclose to prevent being discriminated against. Ideally you want to change those who are discriminating but it is not always possible because you have no control over others. In the meantime as we move towards a more inclusive society, do what you have to do to protect yourself.

@jeckyoulare3987 2 жыл бұрын

I hated my disability I hated cleaning job

@marioq2759 2 жыл бұрын

Your information is still wrong. How about you open up your own business for people like us and open up the doors for us to make good pay. You obviously can afford it then to make videos that send us no where. Actions speak louder then words. These videos would be much better for those who don't have a condition who already have a house and everything going for them.

@koalafromtomorrow5656 2 жыл бұрын

I know right

@johnrainsman6650 Жыл бұрын

Well, I think my boss (let's call her Karen) is upset with me. To give you context for the introduction, I have a learning disability that affects me at work. It's very easy for me mix up instructions or the concrete things I see, and I often struggle with understanding things and need clarification. An example is the time I put black linens on the tables for the upcoming wedding reception, not white ones; I'm just so used to black linens for other (and more common) types of services and events, it didn't cross my _conscious_ mind that we in fact use _white_ for wedding receptions (which, as stated, are rarer). Honest mistake really, but she questioned me and implied it was my fault for signing up for a shift where there was no one to guide me. Well, now it was my coworker's (let's call her Olivia) turn. She has dyspraxia, and despite working with us for two months in a half, she still struggled with brewing coffee and setting up tables for fancy dinners. Our boss was firmly all, "you should know how to set tables and brew coffee by now; I mean, you've been here for more than four weeks. If you're not sure you know what you're doing, just ask." After she left to go on some delivery, I said to Olivia, "Hey, don't let Karen get to you. Karen struggles with understanding the difficulties of those with learning disabilities. [I pat her shoulder]. Just try your best to be patient with her, no matter how she reacts to your _innocent, honest_ mistakes. You're not at fault for anything" Then I turned around and saw Karen, who had come back to get extra cups. Yep. She heard what I said. How far would you guys say I went?

@bunnyboo6295 Жыл бұрын

Do tell her reaction. It is so true very common for people average at everything to comprehend other people don't see and learn things in the same way. Average people have hidden lack of Intellect they follow the norms are up tight do to fear of their lack. Guess because they know they aren't smart and assume if they got it everyone else should they lack the comprehension that people are different and are skilled in different areas. Her stupid brain might have picked up those things you struggle with, so she is frustrated funny how when your talent shows up on something she can't understand your more likely to try to explain.

@johnrainsman6650 Жыл бұрын

@@bunnyboo6295 well you’re about to witness an example of my learning disability and slow comprehension: I actually don’t understand your reply. Could you clarify and simplify?

@bunnyboo6295 Жыл бұрын

@@johnrainsman6650 Not your fault. writing is part of my disability LOL Not sure I can clear things up some people can understand me many can't. Don't have the skill to simplify. So, I was curious about the Karens reaction after she overheard you.

@johnrainsman6650 Жыл бұрын

@@bunnyboo6295 “excuse me? ‘Karen doesn’t understand learning difficulties’? So basically you’re trying to make this my problem? I’m a superficial bigot who just isn’t deep enough to understand disabled learners?”

@SnowCityTarot Жыл бұрын

This was kinda useless information. We need to know about resources, solutions, and our legal protections. The advice here was: "Disclose it OR don't disclose it. We don't care! Just don't be a financial burden to the company with your accommodations and hide it so you don't garner resentment from your coworkers. Or you know, just dont work or whatever. Food and shelter is for healthy go-getters! 💁‍♀️"