Health issues and job

[anonymous-user]

I had a bad year last year, an un-diagnosised long-term autoimmune disease, meant i had a year of trying new drugs and treatments, which came with side efforts that inevitability led to me loosing my job. I've tried to find a job to fit around my hospital appointments but it hard and ending up taking temp roles etc. The hardest part is should I explain the situation, as I have a few big gaps last year.

My illness doesn't preclude from doing a job (well certain jobs) it is the medication side effects, which i have ended up changing consultant and finally being diagnosed, and getting better treatment, but no solution and will be with me for rest of my life.

I've lost a lot of confidence and pretty much pushed to the brink but really want to turn it around this year. Just finding it hard to find roles that i can fit with.

[anonymous-user]

AndStilliRise said:

Wishing well for the year man.

yes thanks it wasn't a woe is me, i tried not to do it that way just wondered if anyone had experienced it and best way to move forward.

[anonymous-user]

soad said:

Various agencies can work a treat, hours and shifts wise.

unfortunately that is the trap I'm in. Should only be another few months but just find it hard to explain employment gaps and various roles for more permanent better roles..

[anonymous-user]

it is difficult the drugs i take are basically the same as chemo. The problem is constant blood tests and appointments that a 9-5 would be difficult to fit around. I am looking for shift work so hopefully can fit it around without them knowing. i lost my job as the biggest side effect was compounded by me being a contractor, making too many mistakes and having a fuzzy mind/vision issues.

It worked well as i came off night work and my health has improved, just now try to find work to fit around.