Hello all!
I have a question I was hoping I could get some "peer" feedback on. I am currently looking into a career change and one of the places near me that does a lot of hiring is a Federal Agency near me. I have been having problems getting an application in because a lot of their postings are internal or to fed employees and veterans.
So here is where I am looking for some feedback. I have spoken to the HR office about ways to get applications in, in an e-mail I was asked if I have any disabilities or am a Veteran. The latter I am not. As for disabilities I did mention I have a seizure disorder, the HR manager said that I could qualify for Schedule A Employment if my Neurologist wrote me a letter stating I have a disability. Essentially this would allow me to post for positions not available to the public (similar to how Veterans can post for federal jobs)
My dilemma is this, my seizure disorder has never interfered with my ability to work in the past, nor do I expect it to cause any problems with the fields I am looking to go into. I have been seizure free for over a year, and haven't had a seizure while awake in over 2.
I feel as though I may be taking advantage of my disorder to use it as a disability. Also I don't know if this may end up coming back on me negatively.
Has anyone else come across this dilemma? Would a seizure disorder be considered a disability?
Thanks!
I have a question I was hoping I could get some "peer" feedback on. I am currently looking into a career change and one of the places near me that does a lot of hiring is a Federal Agency near me. I have been having problems getting an application in because a lot of their postings are internal or to fed employees and veterans.
So here is where I am looking for some feedback. I have spoken to the HR office about ways to get applications in, in an e-mail I was asked if I have any disabilities or am a Veteran. The latter I am not. As for disabilities I did mention I have a seizure disorder, the HR manager said that I could qualify for Schedule A Employment if my Neurologist wrote me a letter stating I have a disability. Essentially this would allow me to post for positions not available to the public (similar to how Veterans can post for federal jobs)
My dilemma is this, my seizure disorder has never interfered with my ability to work in the past, nor do I expect it to cause any problems with the fields I am looking to go into. I have been seizure free for over a year, and haven't had a seizure while awake in over 2.
I feel as though I may be taking advantage of my disorder to use it as a disability. Also I don't know if this may end up coming back on me negatively.
Has anyone else come across this dilemma? Would a seizure disorder be considered a disability?
Thanks!
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