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Don’t...they can’t do anything and I would never trust HR completely
I have been thinking about this - I’m suffering from an eating disorder and unsure whether I should tell HR as my appointments for therapy are during working time. I don’t want to take loads of time off in busy season / get a name for myself but I really really need the help :/
Im debating getting the app “talk space” because I don’t think I can get time off for an actual therapist (AY1)
Same as PwC 1 for me. I’m an A2 and have the same few managers throughout my jobs. We’ve gotten to know each other/I trust them/they know me or whatever so I was appreciative one of them opened up to me about their struggles with anxiety and depression about 6 months or so ago. I felt comfortable enough at that point to tell them I wanted to see a therapist biweekly for anxiety, which would meaning leaving work at 3:30 every other Thursday. I told my other manager once I got an acting senior gig under them. All of my superiors have been supportive if I choose to go into detail with them. None of my superiors question when I simply put “Name out at 3:30 (Dr Appt)” on the calendar every other week. They all know me well enough to know I’ll always get the job done, and I’ve earned the flexibility I guess you could say. Sorry for the life story, but hopefully it inspires some hope whether you choose to open up completely or simply give the minimum amount of details as possible. Either way is A-okay! It’s whatever you feel comfortable with and feel is best.
I have. I’m pretty open about it. I bring it up in kickoff meetings so the team is aware and can discuss appropriate ways to help manage my depression. I’d say something. If your office doesn’t know about what you’re going through and it affects your work, there could be performance review repercussions
Great advice!!!
People who hide it just make it worse. It was so liberating when I opened up about my mental illness. Some understood better than others, but we can’t educate those that don’t understand if everyone hides it. I did go on FWA and use my time off for therapy and doctor appointments. It’s been 10 years now. BTW, it is an invisible disability so puts you in a protected class of employee and at the same time helps the firm increase their employment of people with disability numbers, so ultimately it’s a win for you personally, a win for your career, and a win for the firm. Be brave and open up, people will surprise you
I do, if appropriate. I use it as a tool to let folks know that if they are struggling with stuff they can be open and honest with me but more importantly that dealing with MH stuff does not have to limit your career opportunities. Ive been sober now for almost 4 years, so I was less open at first but now I feel more comfortable sharing my experience with others in hopes it makes it easier for them...
I haven’t. Definitely not comfortable doing so. Although sometimes I feel like I wear my eating disorder in my sleeve - though I don’t let it affect work it certainly affects my life.
I rather not too.. but the “slimming down for the holidays” talks really triggered me
I recently went to HR with a mental health issue and felt very supportive though I can’t comment on the culture or HR policies of other firms. Best of luck to you