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How to Say ‘I Swear I’m Actually Disabled and Legit Need Accommodations’ with Just Your Eyes
Everyone knows that workplaces are legally mandated to provide reasonable accommodations to those who need them.
“accidentally” leaving behind some cute little clues. Pre- tend to forget your Adderall prescription in the confer- ence room so you just HAVE to ask a coworker to go grab it for you. If they happen to read it and realize your diagnosis, oopsie!
But asking for accommodations is just SO humiliating, and nobody wants to be embarrassed when they’re start- ing a new job! Lucky for you, we have the perfect tips and tricks to get you everything you need without ever needing to beg for that dirty little A-word.
If your employer is still oblivious after all the winking and misplaced items, you can always try asking for accommodations “for a friend.” This is totally normal, and the HR team definitely will believe you if you just say your friend works in a different office and that’s why no one has ever seen them before.
First, use your eyes. Well, just one of them. If your employer asks if you’re disabled and need accommoda- tions, say no, obviously, but wink. Aggressively. In cor- porate culture (and in 1960s cartoons), winking signals that you mean the opposite of what you’re saying.
by Steven Verdile
the-squeaky-wheel.com
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