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Hello.. i have 6 years of experience in frontend development. I have offer of 27.5 from Nagarro (client to be decided yet) and 30 from HCL Technologies (apple client and work location also apple) and 26 from Netcracker Technology Corp. maybe with some joining bonus. Which do you think I should join.
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Live your life how you would want to live it on your own terms, as best as your abilities allow. Do not compromise anything else that doesn't work for you. Life is short and you should have no regrets if you can avoid it.
Seek out companies that are best places to work for persons with disabilities.
There are so many lists now a days, it will take a while to gather enough list to find target companies.
Also, consider civil service agencies. Government agencies should be the leader in hiring us (I've a life long hearing loss so I understand how you are feeling).
Life is short, but it is also long, if that makes sense. The days go slow, but the years fly by. What I am trying to say is what works for you now, might not be something you want to do in the future. You could think about being flexible. Don’t rule anything out just yet. A life long diagnosis is very hard, but once you process the initial shock, you can see how you are feeling. Take advantage of the times you feel well and dial back when you don’t. You might revisit what you think making it is, like you mentioned, but always good to have goals, whether they are career related or not. Hope you are able to manage your diagnosis well and get great care.
Agreed, and continue to be really intentional about what your priorities are. It’s easy to measure self-worth based on how demanding your job is or how much you make, especially if you consider yourself to be ambitious. If you lose sight of what’s priority- your health and happiness- and start making comparisons, which is all too easy to do on this app, it could be incredibly difficult emotionally. This adjustment period will be hard enough, just stay focused on what’s important so it doesn’t become harder.
As a person who was also diagnosed with a lifelong disability when I was around the same age, I agree with Exec Assist 1. I’ve learned many harsh lessons over the past 14 years, but things are much better for disabled employees now. You CAN make it, but make sure that you seek out companies that work for you. Do not work anywhere that doesn’t have a good STD & LTD plan. Make sure that they have a flexible schedule so that all of your PTO isn’t used for Dr appointments. Great health insurance is a must. I also find that remote work is best for me.
Seriously, you can have a successful career but always remember that your health comes first.
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Start out how you want to proceed long term. I think a lot of people who want to start out strong and get ahead will say they will go 150% from the start and dial back later, but that generally doesn’t work out. You either get burnt out fast or set expectations for what you are willing to do and can’t effectively dial back when you’re ready.
I was in the same position in my late 20s-early/mid 30s. I was actually a few years in to the social security disability process when I started at my current company. I work from home, the job(s) were great and easy for me to do while being sick/disabled, management was great, and I’ve been promoted significantly since I started 2 years ago- twice! I actually pulled my disability application bc working at the right company made all the difference. They’re supportive of my limitations (when I have them), flexible work options from home/hours, and super inclusive. For me, my quality of life and outlook really improved once I switched companies. Yes, I’m still chronically Ill and disabled, but I found something that works for me and keeps me going. Plus, I feel good about myself as a contributing member of a company and my family. It can still be a lot, but I get my job done, people like me (seems like it!), and even though there can be stress, there’s more support. It just works for me right now. Take time to find the right fit, work for a good company with good people who care, and take it day by day. I had huge dreams of climbing and taking on big jobs, and I may start to reassess- this is a good fit health and work-wise- why would I mess with that? Good luck! Hope you are able to find a similar situation- it makes a difference!
@redfin1 where did you end up working if you don’t mind me asking? I had a brain aneurysm 7 months ago And could really benefit from a supportive company like you seem to have! Thanks in advance!!
There’s going to be many comments and suggestions that won’t pertain to exactly how you may feel or be in sight of your personal experience. You have something that not many of us commenting have. With that grain of salt taken into consideration, I would say do something mentally and physically involving tech. All these YouTube’s and tik toks, create a brand bringing awareness to yourself and cause and build something that Is somewhat forever lasting. If you know your not gonna be here in X time
Don’t disclose it. Other companies are not supposed to discriminate, however it does happen. Make sure the company has good health benefits.