Employment Troubles
I think employer's biggest problems are, that we'll take a lot of time off, have seizures everyday,and of course, they don't realise there are over forty types of seizure, they just associate the condition with the Grand Mal. They also automatically presume that we will have big seizures at work, and hurt ourselves and be after compensation!! We're covered by the company's insurance, unless it has changed since my last full time job in 2012.
They don't know enough about the condition, they are scared, and don't want the hassle, I've had an employer say to my face.."you'll never be any good working in an office as long as you have epilepsy" then he sacked me!! At the end of the day, if we don't all get together the world over and educate the public, this will keep on happening for at the very least, the next generation!
I will keep giving my talks as the ignorance and stigma towards us makes me angry, my whole career was ruined, and I have even had problems working in voluntary positions where they have got rid of me, I shan't give up though, no way, I'm as capable as anyone else, if not more so, we all are.
Stick with it George, I know exactly how you are feeling, and obviously set yourself high standards as do I, and I also despise being alone at home and unemployed, please do know that you are so not alone with the way you are feeling, isolation and depression are very commonly associated not only epilepsy, but any restricting medical condition, and not having our own transport triggers many problems. Keep in touch with us George? Best Wishes x