Hi everyone,
Well last year was really pants got DX Sept, started chemo Nov and on the same day my work place went bust! So up untill now i have been having treatment, only having herceptin at the mo so i have been looking for jobs, problem is i have an interview and not sure to wear my wig and not say anything about my breast cancer or go wearing my hair really short and grey and obvious ive just finished chemo?!?
Im just worried that if i say ive been through treatment etc and i dont get the job wonder if it was to do with that or not say anything and if i get it go in after a few months with a new hair doo?
thanks
Hi pink princess,
I would wear my wig so this does not influence their decision, and only after they have offered me the job, would I tell them especially if you have regular appointments with medics to go to.
You want to be judged on your ability to dona job not on what you have been through.
Good luck for the interview.
I can relate to this as when I was diagnosed in nov 2010 I was between jobs moving countries. I had my treatment (chemo, WLE, rads) and was having Herceptin when I decided to look for a new job. I wasn’t sure whether to be honest or not and how honest etc. I was lucky in that I have a good relationship with an employment agent so told him everything and asked his advice. He said that the best thing to do was to be honest, set out everything up front, which I did. Yes a couple of companies even refused to interview me, but I work on the basis do I want to work for a company that offers no support. I had an interview with a company who offered me the job knowing what treatment I had gone through and what treatment and appointments I still had to have. What you have to remember is that if you tell them nothing and they offer you the job, they can rescind the offer once you tell them. They can withdraw the offer at any time. And you also will need time off for apps so will need them to agree that, so if you are not honest, how can you explain the apps. A good employer and company should not discriminate and should support you, if not, do you want to work there. I went for my interview with very short grey hair and it was never commented on. Almost everyone in the firm knows what I have been through and it has never been an issue. 12 months on everything is ticking along nicely.
I think it is better to be honest whether or not you wear your wig. that way you cannot be accused of trying to mislead anyone.Legally they cannot discriminate against you as you are covered by the equalities legislation. Good luck!