When do I approach my health needs...

[Manbatius]

Hi all,

Not posted in a while. I've started looking for jobs again. However due to health reasons (posted in the crohns and colitis thread a while ago) I require a height adjustable desk. I cannot sit all day. Or half a day even.

Anyway when looking for a new job at what stage do I mention this? Interview ? With HR once started?

I'm not sure, I don't want my health stopping me changing job. It's already put me off for a year. I know now my situation will not get better, so will likely always need a desk like this from now on.

Thanks all,

Manbatius AL

 

[Manbatius]

Thanks for the advice guys, plenty of thoughts.

My initial thought was post interview, but thought this would be odd and I have enough going on in that situation.

I’ve seen some things asking for adjustments for interview, that I don’t need I can manage that time sitting (with painkillers and knowing i will be able to stand after). I guess it would come in the HR health form after interview offer. Each time I have done this I have put my other health issues, migraines etc.

I suspect some of the answers are a bit different as some small employers may work this different to others! (Not saying one is better I’ve seen both sides be good and bad with this)

It’s just making me nervous applying for things.