Today, I took a test as part of a job requirement. I took a sip from a bottle of juice, and the lady leading the test gave me a warning. I tried to explain that if I didn't, I would faint. She took the bottle and hid it. 15 minutes later I collapsed. She thought I was faking. I'm hypoglycemic. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, while fasting for a medical test, my blood sugar became so low that I had heart palpitations and passed out. My doctor's advice? Fast, so he can run more tests. FML
Today, due to increasing frequency and severity of hypoglycemic symptoms, I went to the doctor. Apparently, the pill may have given me a rare form of temporary diabetes. She wants me to be a case study for the next 12 months. FML
Today, I was working as a stagehand for one of my college classes. I’m diabetic and can’t go without food for more than a few hours. I was told that if I left early, ate anything backstage, or passed out, I would fail the class. I passed out. FML
Today, while at work, I suddenly went into diabetic shock. As I was nearly passed out on the floor, a customer yelled at me for not getting his coffee in time. FML
Today, while at work I passed out due to my blood sugar not being normal. Despite the fact that it took 10 minutes to wake me, no one thought I was in any sort of danger. After the episode, I then got fired for "sleeping on the job." FML
Today, I tried donating blood for the first time because my company was hosting a blood drive. Right after telling everyone I wasn't afraid of needles, I fainted before they could even use one. I woke up surrounded by phlebotomists offering me juice while my coworkers whooped like I'd just scored a goal. FML
Today, I had to take a drug test for a new job. I ended up spilling the cup of piss all over myself. I had to explain what had happened, then go sit in a waiting room full of disgusted-looking people, while I kept drinking water to fill my bladder back up. FML
Today, I ordered a Diet Coke with my meal from a fast food restaurant. Turns out, they didn't give me diet. My blood sugar spiked and I was sick for hours later. I'm a diabetic. FML
Today, my manager gave me hell for leaving the restaurant early yesterday. Guilty as charged, but only because I was rushed to the hospital after going into diabetic shock. This assmunch is convinced that I either faked it all to get off work early, or that I'd been eating our own stock. FML
Today, I pretended to have a heart attack so my baby sister would know when to call 911. When I fell down and started to pretend, she drank my soda instead of helping me. FML
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Shadic 0
Wow. One on hand, you really should have said "I'm hypoglycemic," instead of just saying that you would faint. But on the other.. Taking juice away on a job test from somebody that claims that they'd faint... She should be getting in trouble for that. Hope you got the job!
crowdish 0
wtf? what a bitch! well maybe now they'll give you the job because they feel so bad. that is if you still want it!
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LukeDog 0
Agree with 4 and 5
MyBloodSings 0
I'm hypoglycemic. Not fun. At all.
ely46 0
I gave you a FYL even though you should have told her up front just to save yourself from fainting. Hopefuuly you did not get hurt and she feels bad. She should have asked if you really would faint. For in the future, they make these yummy glucose tablets for people with low-blood sugar. My boyfriend is a diabetic and when his sugar gets low he sucks or chews on one. I had one once when I got dizzy and lighted and they are yummy! Keep some of them with you so you don't pass out again.
xxbb 0
You really should have said something more than "I'll faint." That just sounds dramatic. "I'm sorry, but I really do need this. I'm hypoglycemic." might have worked better. On the other hand, if you said you needed it, she shouldn't have taken it away.
nycemt83 0
Sue.
dancin303 0
fainting sucks. i have vasovagal disorder (a fainting disorder) and a connective tissue disorder (ehlers danlos syndrome) and i always have to keep hydrated and aware of my body. its annoying to always have to explain your medical history to anyone. they should trust you if you say "i cant run" or "im going to faint" also the girl probably would of thought she was faking the hypoglycemia. i definitely feel you. fyl and you do not deserve this. and all the people who are saying you do dont understand this
dmmd8686 0
I hate frivolous lawsuits but this is justified, especially if you required medical treatment after passing out. That interviewer was WAY out of line.
raybury 2
If I were in their HR or legal department, I'd at the very least give you another chance at the test for fear of an ADA lawsuit.
chakrabs 0
Sweet, the lawsuit should bind you over until you find another job! Maybe you could take over for the bitch that just got fired?
tehukiso 0
YDI for not being clear enough about your issue. Not the proctors fault. Do you know how much shit people try to pull on tests? And #27 it becomes their business if they have to bend a rule because of your issue.