kathylee, I don't know what kind of qualifications you have, but I guess the first thing I would check out is the type of job it is. I would do a "silent search" on them before even getting close to talking with them. You need to know the working environment, the hours, the amount of stress etc. I would try and find someone who is working there and sort of just feel them out---don't tell them your plans. I know this sounds hard to do, but many times you ca get a feel for a business by checking out the website. They tell things on there that many times can be a surprise. We don't always know what a business does even if we have been aware of the business for years.
Like Pooh says, you will have to be honest with them, but I think the prospects of a job will be better if it is a notch below what you think you are capable. Sounds stupid, but many times when people have health issues the employer will hire them for a less important job and then when they get the chance to see the person in action they are more apt to advance them.
Remember, when you apply for a job and have a lot of health issues they know that if they don't hire you they may get hit with a discrimination claim. This will be a touchy subject. Have you googled much on this issue and checked out the federal and state guidelines? Are you getting disability and trying to get off or just trying to supplement your income.
I know that I would love to be able to get some part time work as in about 8 hours a week, but I know that I cannot do near what I did before. I still have a pretty good head on my shoulders, but I also know that my brain doesn't function like it used to all the time. I'm still dependable but unable to be assertive aggressive about anything at this point. Judge where you are at mentally and physically and see what you come up with. The stress alone in most jobs will drag down a person with autoimmune so that is a really big aspect of this whole ordeal. Good luck and let us know what kind of plans you come up with. Irish
