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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 ! ---------------------------------------------- This mail sent through http://www.ukonline.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn