Dear Chris, My boss knew from day one that I had SZ. Actually he hired me from my boarding home. I've worked for him for 5 years now and he always says "if you don't feel you can do it , don't do it ." He's very understanding. But he is a Hindu man and his family values may differ from traditional western ones. He was poor in India , immigrated to Canada 30 years ago and is now a successful business man. I wonder how their culture treats the mentally ill ? Differently than we do , I suppose.
Take care
Don Fraser
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The last job I held was at a developemental center run by NYS.
The last two years of that place was like I was in high school. I had been out of the hospital for a few years. Most people had no clue about me. Then in Dec of 05 I was admitted to the hospital. I had just transferred to another department. I called my supervisor about my situation. I was in for 7 days. When back to work immediately. Things were tense. I blamed that on the fact I undercut some people for my current position. My co-workers treated me different. It wasn't because of my job it was my SZ. I was shunned and put down by all of the staff. There wasn't one co-worker that would even say hi. I was ridiculed. In January of 06 I went to the hospital again. That was when I started ECT treatments. My pdoc said I wouldn't be able to work. I told my supervisor, cleaned out my desk and left.
As far as telling am employer about my SZ, I would never do that again. I wouldn't tell anyone on the job. There would be a time when I had to, if I went to the hospital. It's a fine line.
I don't have real answer since I don't work. This is a huge problem for us. One that must be taken care of.
peace,
Dave