RE Joan’s linked post — she raised the issue of telling the employer she’d possibly have to go on short term disability some time in the distant future. The working world has accustomed itself — albeit a little grudgingly — to the reality that women are pretty likely to take a few months maternity leave. Perhaps one day they’ll also accept that chronically ill employees can basically be dependable workers — but also need their occasional “time outs.”

I didn’t actually “disclose” till after I was hired at my last job. I felt I had proven myself working freelance for eighteen months before. But when I’d mentioned health limitations to other potential employers, it was like poison.

I find it an issue disclosing not just to employers, but to everyone!