You think morbid obesity is a valid reason to not return to the office? Not compromised, but if I get it, it's similar to an old person: basically a death sentence.

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I think an underlying condition is an underlying condition. Asthma, obesity, whatever. If you’re considered part of the at risk population, you should put your well-being first.

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Yes, if you don’t feel comfortable, tell your employer. They don’t need the details on your underlying condition.

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a valid reason to not have a consulting job yes... you are supposed to fly out to client sites morbidly obese or not.

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maybe it was taken the wrong way, but you cant use "morbidly obese" as an excuse for not travelling to client site. With that being said, Accenture has a de facto ban on client travel for the next 9 months iorc due to covid.

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Yes. I would keep it high level tho and just sat you have underlying condition that makes you high risk and want to continue wfh. As you can see in these comments ppl are assholes when it comes to obesity and are far too quick to judge

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According to the statistics, yes.

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Were all on a death sentence.....act accordingly

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I'm also in that category -- I'm obviously Plus sized, but you'd never know I'm morbidly obese by about 30 lbs. It's not as big as you'd think. Don't judge.

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Diabetes is a disability per job hiring, if they can do their job remotely sure, let them.

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A3, there is your answer. Thank you for being brave SA3. I hope your company can accommodate you and your concerns. My grandfather was too. I could be, under 230 but never tested. Certainly some added health concerns. Business has been fine remotely, push for that. Are you in law?

Yes, it's a good reason, but if you can work to rectify that you definitely should.

Definitely a valid reason, and if your associate role is anything like mine, it’s not an undue burden on the firm to have you working remotely!

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