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How Do You Find Your Employment Chances Have Changed Since Your Diagnosis, Either From Your Own Perception Or Your Employer (if You’ve Discl

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Worthing, UK

I contracted TB Meningitis 13 years after having contracted HIV. I wasn’t on ARVs until that point.

My cognition has been adversely affected and hinders me in holding down a job, despite my previous exemplary career prior to my illness

April 6
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Working is tough. Its somewhat better now that I'm more aware of my issues. I don't see myself learning a new career. My memory sucks. But I can fake it for now, and clean up my messes in the background

April 6
A myHIVteam Member

So far I’m healthy enough to work full time. As for my hiv diagnosis it’s no one’s business I’m on a need to know basis

April 6
A myHIVteam Member

I retired early at 58. No specific diagnosis was made, and disability wasn’t an option, but I no longer felt sharp enough for my work. I could see myself slipping which increased my anxiety.

April 6
A myHIVteam Member

I can't stay out of bed long enough to work a shift.

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