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I was diagnosed with having Parkinson's a short time ago, but I kept this information from my employer. I have just been offered a new job that I feel will fit in better with my health condition and future. My present employer was very good to me, so I told them about my Parkinson's disease, and that I was leaving for a position that I thought would work out better with my health needs. To my surprise, my employer asked me to stay even after I told them about the Parkinson's. Not only was I asked to stay, but I was also offered a raise, and they offered to make changes to meet my health requirements. After the positive response from my present employer, I called my future employer and told them about the Parkinson's disease and I gave them the option to withdraw the offer of employment. My future employer said that I was still welcome in the job even after revealing my health condition. To make a long story short, I start the new job on April 6. Up until this time, I had believed in a "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy in relation to my Parkinson's disease. My recent experience has led me to believe that honesty is the best policy. This honesty about my condition did not come easily, but with much prayer, and a strong belief that God is watching over me. I don't want to sound like I'm advertising on the list, but Titan Corporation in San Diego, and AMSEC in Virginia Beach are both companies that are willing to give a person with Parkinson's. Brian Carlson