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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
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
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
Today, I got fired from my volunteer job. FML
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
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
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
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
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
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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Charlie Given 28
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! 23
OP is UK based. It is very very very illegal here. You can definitely seek legal action.
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Charlie Given 28
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
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! 23
OP is UK based. It is very very very illegal here. You can definitely seek legal action.
millsjoshua949 12
I'm pretty sure that kind of discrimination is against the law.
Rusty Armstrong 13
ADA Americans with disabilities act. sounds like you have a good lawsuit
IHaveThePower 18
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?"