Work, Health and Ableism: Second class citizen

Second class citizen

By Anonymous - 14/09/2020 13:01 - United Kingdom - Stoke-on-trent

Today, I got told I am not a good fit for a company because I'm disabled. But that's OK, I can volunteer for the same role, as I don't really need to work anyway, because I'm disabled apparently. FML

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You deserved it 409

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Same thing different taste

By Anonymous - 21/04/2013 22:56 - United States

Today, I was told that I don't meet the minimum requirements for a job I applied for. I currently hold the same job, at the same facility, but just wanted a day shift. Apparently I'm not qualified for the job I've had for 2 and a half years. FML

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You deserved it 3 673

Too good

By hard work doesn't work - 13/03/2015 06:21 - United States - Irving

Today, I found out that the reason I didn't get the job that I have been working my butt off for over a year for is because they can't find anybody who can do my current job as good as me. I'm too good to be promoted. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 425

You deserved it 3 028

By Badatlife - 23/06/2014 16:19 - Australia - Kellyville

Today, a guy at work pulled me aside to tell me that I probably shouldn't be working a job where I have to interact with customers, because of my autism. I don't have autism. FML

I agree, your life sucks 50 907

You deserved it 4 645

By Volunteer - 13/09/2013 22:24 - United States - Elwood

Today, I got fired from my volunteer job. FML

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You deserved it 11 025

Unreasonable

By Anonymous - 13/06/2021 21:59 - Australia - Epping

Today, my disability job agent, who's supposed to help me find work that fits my limitations, told me to immediately withdraw from a job offer that suited me, because it didn't meet her "benchmark". She then told me that she would decide what's "appropriate" for me, and if I don't comply, my support will be revoked. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 181

You deserved it 93

Cry for help

By Anonymous - 21/04/2024 03:00 - United States - Billerica

Today, I need a remote position due to a disability, but no company will even try to work with me. My car just died. I'll never be able to live on my own, despite being 30. The worst part? All the people who are gonna reply and call me "entitled." FML

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You deserved it 169

Logic

By Anonymous - 20/07/2021 20:01

Today, I received a call telling me I had not gotten a job I would have been a perfect fit for. The hiring manager told me they "went in the opposite direction" and chose to hire someone with less experience, so they didn't have to pay them as much. She made sure to tell me I was still the better candidate though. FML

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You deserved it 74

By wasted_life - 18/01/2009 03:44 - United States

Today, I got demoted at my job. Instead of working with patients, they want me to file. The thing is, I'm a volunteer; I work for them for free. FML

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You deserved it 3 788

We're in Hell

By I hate my life - 01/12/2023 23:00 - United States

Today, the company I work for is now under new ownership. Somehow, this set off a series of events that resulted in the best boss I've ever had being effectively fired. I'm badly disabled, and she was the only thing stopping me from experiencing rampant ableism at work. I may be jobless again very soon. FML

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You deserved it 125

Tough crowd

By Anonymous - 19/10/2024 23:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my application for a holiday role at a department store was declined because I was "not as qualified as some other candidates." I worked this exact same job at this exact same store last year. FML

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You deserved it 91

Charlie Given 26

Monday 14 September 2020 14:55

And that's called discrimination based on disability find out in your area who you report that shit to and you could even get a lawyer as well

I can't stand leg puns! 22

Monday 14 September 2020 15:33

OP is UK based. It is very very very illegal here. You can definitely seek legal action.

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Charlie Given 26

Monday 14 September 2020 14:55

And that's called discrimination based on disability find out in your area who you report that shit to and you could even get a lawyer as well

TxKitten 8

Monday 14 September 2020 15:14

If you're in the states that's illegal. Report them abd file a grievance with the EEOC. Speak with an employment attorney who takes cases on a contingency basis.

I can't stand leg puns! 22

Monday 14 September 2020 15:33

OP is UK based. It is very very very illegal here. You can definitely seek legal action.

millsjoshua949 12

Monday 14 September 2020 23:28

I'm pretty sure that kind of discrimination is against the law.

Rusty Armstrong 13

Thursday 17 September 2020 0:55

ADA Americans with disabilities act. sounds like you have a good lawsuit

IHaveThePower 16

Monday 22 January 2024 4:42

Things that I probably should've said to a few managers myself: "Let me explain to you how this thing we call *capitalism* works. I sell my labor to you. Just like you sell a product. You don't give away products for free, right? Yeah, me either. Are you communist or something?"