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Employers can’t discriminate based on how you answer the questions of your gender, race and if you have a disability. That is also not the intended purpose of asking these questions and it should not be a part of your application. You can answer it however you wish or you can choose “I do not wish to answer” if you so choose to do so. Good luck with the job search btw, wish you well!
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Thank you!
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Huh, this never occurred to me! I wonder what you’d put if you were in remission...
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Im SUPER curious! I kinda wanna google it ?
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What I chose to do because I still felt the stigma was to answer all the questions honestly but when it got to mental health to let them know I have had past experience with anxiety and depression but is well controlled with the use of medication. I didn’t go into detail or tell them my diagnosis because I felt personally that was not their business and if they chose to ask me follow up questions then I could decide if I wanted to share. They never did.
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Do you mind if I ask what the position is that would be asking you those questions?
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Typically that part of the application is suppose to anonymous. The employer shouldn’t get the name it belongs to, because typically it just helps them know who’s working for them. Sometimes they get certain subsidies or “rewards” for hiring someone with a “disability.” That being said, on most applications I’ve filled out that section is optional. But if it isn’t I feel you can do whatever your comfortable with. Sometimes I put it, sometimes I don’t, it depends on if I feel they REALLY need to know.
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Yeah, I guess I just wasn’t sure if they used the information against you because I have been seeing this in the initial application process, not like after you get a job. I have been applying for jobs in the creative field, but don’t recall seeing this on other job applications for retail jobs, or recall seeing OCD listed specifically. Sorry for the silly question, I was just curious I guess.
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I have dealt with this, I did a couple Americorps programs were they ask you some questions about your health on a med form on file and ask you to be honest. The job I was doing was a bit unusual so it made sense to ask these questions because it was physical job, required travel and adapting to various unknown circumstances without any for warning.
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This position is for a Graphic Designer, and I see it on about every application in this career field. It isn’t part of a medical form like during the on boarding process but one of the questions on the initial application where you attach your resume and all that. I guess I just wasn’t sure what they do with the information, or how they receive it. In my opinion it is kind of none of their business because the kind of OCD I have affects me mainly at home, and it doesn’t get in the way with my work flow. It’s just hard because it is s competitive field and I don’t want to be labeled. Makes me feel better if that part of the application is anonymous. Thanks for all the information everyone!
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- 25w
Does anyone have OCD regarding always feeling like you are not good enough at your job? I'm 58 years old now I've had OCD since childhood. Every job I've been at I never felt as good as my colleagues. I am a nurse but I worked at that for 15 years I had a breakdown of sorts in 2017 and went on disability. I now work part time as a a swim instructor for kids. I always was afraid of killing someone when I was a nurse. Then I tried dog grooming but I was afraid I would do it wrong and hurt the dogs. At least now the stakes are lower. But my OCD is the same. I work with colleagues who are about 40 years younger than I am . I am afraid of teaching certain classes bc I feel like I wouldn't do as good a job as someone else. I know I can do it but it's like I have a fear of not giving them their money's worth. I've been at my current job for 2 years . I've gotten very positive comments from my managers but I can't seem to believe them. I feel a lot of shame bc I lost a lot of my life to OCD and I am at an age where people are starting to retire after long and successful careers and here I am working at an entry level job. I'm planning on trying to get out of my comfort zone and teaching some of the classes I'm afraid of .it's really hard. I'm always scared what if I lose my benefits and had to work again as a nurse how would I do it.
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I haven’t done a Q&A in over a year (my bad) but I used to do these at least once a month. Work is slow today, so please send me any questions you have about OCD and I’ll answer them as best as I can. A little about me: I’ve been subclinical/recovered for going on 5 years and I’ve been on this app volunteering since 2019 in an unofficial capacity—I’m not connected to the NOCD team, so I don’t have any badges. I did ERP treatment with my therapist in-person while I was also being treated for PTSD. I have OCD, PTSD, ADHD, depression, GAD, social anxiety, driving anxiety, and a few speech impediments.
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Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a difficult situation and I wanted to ask for some advice. I recently finished my studies and I am living from my savings while I look for a job. However this process has turned out to be a lot more difficult and tedious than I expected. I suspect I have OCD as I relate to a lot of the experiences described here, in particular those corresponding to pure OCD. I have continuous intrusive thoughts about how what I'm currently doing is not enough, I constantly need to reassured that what I'm doing is right, with some magical thinking and concerns about my relationship sprinkled in. These intrusive thoughts have made it very difficult to make any significant progress in looking for something. Added to this I'm not even sure I have OCD as I don't have the money to afford therapy right now (my mind keeps telling me that it's silly to write this message because there's no way I have OCD). I live in Switzerland so as far as I understand my insurance won't cover sessions with NOCD. In conclusion I'm a bit stuck, therapy would help with finding a job but I need a job to get therapy. If any of you have had any similar experience and have some piece of advice it would be very welcome.
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