Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. The condition is named from the Greek epileps...
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I have complex partial seizures. On more than one occassion, I have had a seizure while interviewing for a job. In a couple of circumstances, the interviewer never knew - he/she was doing the talking and it just appeared as though I was listening intently. However, I have had a seizure during an interview where the interviewer certainly knew that something was wrong and I was forced to explain myself.
My questions for the team are: Would you recommend making the interviewer aware of the affliction prior to the interview beginning? Perhaps stressing the fact that it has not affected my work in any way? (which, fortunately, it hasn't) Or would you recommend "rolling the dice" and betting against a seizure occurring? So as to keep the concern, even if only made subconciously, out of the interviewer's mind? I have just found this forum...and I would like to thank everyone for their help and support. Posted on 07/17/08, 07:07 pm |
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hello welcome to the site,
I know how you feel about the sz when going for a job interveiw i had a g/mal freaked him right out. I didnt get the job, but here in australia it is hard to find work when you have .E. If you tell them you have it you dont hear from them again, and if you dont say anything about it and if something was to happen i am not sure what would happen but the boss wouldnt like you thats 4 sure. And you would also need to find someone who can understand that you might take a few more days off having sz and also seeing doctors anyway good luck with your job hunting 
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I don't know how much help I can be because I don't know if what I do is right but I do it anyway. They aren't supose to discriminate but i don't trust that so I don't tell them until after I get the job. I tell them after I've had the job about a week just in case something does happen. That way they have a few days to know me first. I have to tell them so they know what to do if I do have one, which I did in my last job once. I quite that job anyway because I found it too stressful, but just recently found another job and I'm loving it. I did tell them all about my condition and it wasn't that bad. They were all very understanding. I hope all works out for you and good luck!! :)
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I'd roll the dice. Most people in the public (sadly) don't know a lot about EP. If you tell them before hand, thats all they'll be thinking about during the interview while they rush you out in a panic that you might have a "fit" in front of them. Lets face it, SZ scare family members (even if they are nurses) I'd roll the dice. If you tell them that it won't interfere with your work but it interferes with the interview, they will think you are a liar. I wish you luck! I KNOW you will do great!
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Hi all. Thanks for the great advice. I really like everyone's ideas. I have heard much the same (i.e. don't say a word) from some other credible and trustworthy sources. And if anyone happens to know anyone that deals with real estate in Manhattan, any help would be appreciated :-)
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