Quoting ds401 <[log in to unmask]>:

> > snip
> > In a message dated 10/3/2008 2:02:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> > [log in to unmask] writes:
> >
> > I just  got made redundant due to the "credit crunch" -
> > any ideas how to stop  employers heading for the horizon
> > when they find out I'm a 52-year-old with  PD ?
> >
> > Yes, my left side shakes, so I walk with a stick & my  typing
> > speed isn't what it was, but I can think, talk and fix software -  now
> > how do I convince some wizzy 25-year-old employment agent of  that,
> > one such couldn't hang up the phone fast enough just now  (ass!).
> >
> > Amanda 
> > (aging but still  kicking)
> >
> >
> >
> >   
> I hear many older people say that about the younger employers.   I also 
> hear the 20's somethings say that the "old" people dont' listen to them 
> or think that they (20's) aren't responsible. I am beginning to realize 
> that it isn't really what disease or illness you have it is all  
> percerption of oneself and how others perceive you. 
> 
> Find a vocational rehab specialist.  Your doctor may know of such a person.
> 
> Do not tell ur employer you have PD.  Just b/c someone has tremors 
> doesn't mean they have PD or MS.
> If asked legally you do not have to tell anyone!
> 
> Why don't u take ur old  employer's customers?? You could probabally 
> make more consulting than as a employee?


I'm not allowed to take my old employer's customer list; it's dishonourable 
anyway, but I am looking to set up  as a freelance programmer.

I always listen to advice regardless of the advisor's age - then often don't 
take it !




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