Hi there
Am considering moving employment as not happy in current employment and trying to decide whether to disclose my diagnosis to the potential new employer. I have known the prospective employer for 10 years and feel that it would be dishonest of me not to tell him. My current employer knows about my condition and it has had minimal impact on my work in the last four years.
My problem is that the two employers are in direct competition with each other and if I leave, a substantial portion of the business will follow me to the other job. Possibly enough to cripple that business. Out of spite and feelings of betrayal, I am convinced that he will disclose the condition to my new employer and I would rather that information come direct from me. My current working conditions are causing a huge amount of stress and stress always initiates my relapses so I feel that for health reasons, this employment would be more suitable.
I would really appreciate your opinions on whether I should tell my new employer and risk him withdrawing the offer. I have not felt this excited about anything since my diagnosis and would really like to avail of this opportunity with the new job. However I feel obliged to start it with a clean slate openly and honestly. All feedback welcome. Thanks in advance :-)
Am considering moving employment as not happy in current employment and trying to decide whether to disclose my diagnosis to the potential new employer. I have known the prospective employer for 10 years and feel that it would be dishonest of me not to tell him. My current employer knows about my condition and it has had minimal impact on my work in the last four years.
My problem is that the two employers are in direct competition with each other and if I leave, a substantial portion of the business will follow me to the other job. Possibly enough to cripple that business. Out of spite and feelings of betrayal, I am convinced that he will disclose the condition to my new employer and I would rather that information come direct from me. My current working conditions are causing a huge amount of stress and stress always initiates my relapses so I feel that for health reasons, this employment would be more suitable.
I would really appreciate your opinions on whether I should tell my new employer and risk him withdrawing the offer. I have not felt this excited about anything since my diagnosis and would really like to avail of this opportunity with the new job. However I feel obliged to start it with a clean slate openly and honestly. All feedback welcome. Thanks in advance :-)
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