Why would you mention to an employer that you have a learning disability?
Wouldn’t they just hire someone whose mind is better than yours?
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raysam363 · 31-35, F
No no no no no no no
NEVER tell your employer more than they need to know. Although illegal, they will use it against you in subtle ways. If you must, fill out paperwork and only tell the necessary people. Trust me on that.
NEVER tell your employer more than they need to know. Although illegal, they will use it against you in subtle ways. If you must, fill out paperwork and only tell the necessary people. Trust me on that.
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ShaythePanTransMan · 22-25, T
@raysam363 I do see a lot of the characteristics of the disability in me but the problem is that I’m not sure if that affects my learning a lot. I just need to do things involving numbers and logic a bit differently that takes longer but I wouldn’t say “longer” to the point where I need accommodations.... I mean I finished the AP CS Principles test before almost everyone else (I think) and I got a 4/5. Then again CS Principles doesn’t have that complicated math or logic I guess. Although logic gates and outlining for loops/algorithms were difficult.
Maybe when I get to more advanced math and logic in programming in classes I’ll see it?
Or maybe the disability isn’t that bad in me XD
Maybe when I get to more advanced math and logic in programming in classes I’ll see it?
Or maybe the disability isn’t that bad in me XD
raysam363 · 31-35, F
Could be, but keep it in the back of your mind. Sometimes we don't realize how things affect us until we're in the thick of things. Plus, never a bad idea to have a safety net.
ShaythePanTransMan · 22-25, T
@raysam363 I guess you’re right, okay.
texasborn89 · 31-35, M
that's discrimination and most companies would get in trouble if they did that. plus the employer would need to know so they could know how to handle it and they would be more understanding about it hopefully
ShaythePanTransMan · 22-25, T
@texasborn89 yes but employers don’t tell you why they didn’t hire you. They just say like “we’ve decided not to recommend you to HR, have a nice life.” So how would even prove discrimination?
Fake1212445 · 31-35, M
Well some times companies get incentives to hire people with disabilities in the form of major tax breaks. I know this is true for disabled veterans.
ShaythePanTransMan · 22-25, T
@Fake1212445 oh I see
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If they decide to let you go,sharing that info probably won’t change a thing.
ShaythePanTransMan · 22-25, T
@SW-User I said at the beginning, not when you’re already working there
SW-User
@ShaythePanTransMan I wouldn’t to be honest. Business is usually not about being understanding and nice
ShaythePanTransMan · 22-25, T
@SW-User people suck :/
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ShaythePanTransMan · 22-25, T
@RippinKlouds what if it impacts your performance though?