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Posted on Mar 31, 2015, 10:37 pm
#21

Quote from: miserable123 on March 31, 2015, 12:35:58 PMMaybe. I think it depends on the interviewer. If someone i interviewed say something like this, I will probably wonder what kind of surgery it is, i'd be curious. But maybe not everyone is as nosy as me.

Although it is illegal to discriminate me against others for medical record, but they can always do that without disclosing the reason for not hiring me, since i refused to tell them. That is my worry. I would not know why I'm not hired, they may give me another reason like I'm not good enough, i am afraid of that risk.

When you mentioned lying, are you referring to the 'europe travelling' in my first post before or something else?
And I appreciate your response and suggestion. I will prepare my answer ahead.


Yes, it depends on the interviewer and the type of jobs. What is your job? If it's just a regular job, then you can say whatever you want. I'm referring to CFO, CEO, professionals, accountants, lawyers, analysis, political, consultant, managers etc. If you're not in these fields, then it's alright to say whatever you want.

Often time I read in the times, politicians, news broadcaster and other people who held important position were caught previously lying. For example, Brian Williams resigned from CNN when he was caught exaggerating his statement. And Bill Clinton's lied does him more damaging than his affair itself.

But like I said, it depends on the position itself and it's up to you how to want to structure your story.. if it's a position that requires integrity, ethics and trust, then the worst you can do to yourself is being caught as a lier.

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Posted on Apr 1, 2015, 6:50 am
#22

I am in of those categories you mentioned.
I will be honest with them Unemployment gap limb lengthening

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Posted on Jul 25, 2015, 1:27 pm
#23

Couldn't you just say that you got into a serious accident while overseas which required extensive hospitalization? I mean they'd ask what it was probably, however, they'd have no way of knowing for sure as your medical records are confidential.

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Posted on Jul 25, 2015, 2:10 pm
#24

This issue is exactly what makes it hard for me to do round 2. I might have to settle for 2-2.5cm extra and possibly not great proportions. Still need to get Dr R and Dr G's opinion and put some more meet back on my quads/ass.

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Posted on Jul 25, 2015, 7:17 pm
#25

I'm planning on saying I broke my legs skiing and had to wear frame and have extensive physical therapy. I know that the illizarov frames have been used in those instances so I don't think it'll be too far fetched. My job isn't a career one just one I use to save and support me while I attend school, think that's the best way to go.

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Posted on Oct 15, 2018, 3:45 am
#26

I would lie and say that you did some kind of volunteer/internet work.

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Posted on Oct 15, 2018, 4:08 am
#27

I just told employers I had a medical issue. In the US, employers are not allowed to ask for further details.

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Posted on Oct 15, 2018, 4:12 am
#28

I mean you can do whatever you want. But a volunteer or internship position sounds better than a medical issue. Medicla issue means weakness.

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Posted on Oct 15, 2018, 4:33 am
#29

Depends on what kind of job you are going for. In software I don't think being "weak" matters. If it were a physical labor job, I can understand.

I didn't say medical issue exactly. I think I said 'hospitalization' or 'medical reasons'. I hinted that it had something to do with leg injuries and needing crutches/wheelchairs temporarily. Doesn't necessarily imply weakness.

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Posted on Oct 15, 2018, 4:40 am
#30

Of course it matters. Employees want employers who are reliable and areĀ  there not employees who have to take sick days..etc

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