I have a job interview in a couple of weeks. Although I use a stick now, I am not kean to tell any new employer about my condition. I know about the law etc, but in the real life we all know that MS is a downer or prospective employers. Any advice ? I have been out of work for nearly 10 years and desperate to get my career back. should I leave the walking stick at home, or should I tell ? Any help welcome !
I see the dilemma at hand. Personally, Iād stick with the stick it would be strange to be going into your first day of work and then bring itā¦ Lots would be asked then plus they might feel betrayed. Better to be honest. Good luck.
If you need it normally, Iād take the stick. Interviews are nerve-wracking enough, so you should be trying to make yourself as comfortable and confident as possible. Itās a bit like NOT wearing a brand new suit on the day - it should be something smart, but which youāve worn before, so it doesnāt feel all new and strange.
Iād say the added worry of doing without something you normally need, and possibly falling over in front of everyone is something you can well do without.
Better to turn up with a stick than fall over on the way, or actually in the building. I think itās very unlikely they will ask about it, as itās rude, as well as probably illegal.
In the unlikely event it does crop up, Iād resist any temptation to fib (e.g. the āold sports injuryā story), as that could certainly backfire if you get the job, and it becomes obvious you lied. But you could acknowledge an unspecified āneurological problemā - which is true, but sounds less scary than āMSā.
If you can manage I would go without the stick. If you went with stick and didnāt get the job you might think perhaps it was because of the stickā¦ And no of course it shouldnāt be - but life aināt fair and rules sometimes arenāt followed.