This article on The Conversation mentions disability, but only insofar as it’s a protected status; it’s technically illegal to discriminate against us. I say technically because we all know how common it is to be on the receiving end of discrimination in the workplace. A common refrain will be that you should work for […]
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MECFS, work, and death
These are some thoughts I shared elsewhere online after seeing a post about how people with severe ME die when they become homeless. A lot of the time MECFS groups will tell you to quit your job. I get where they’re coming from, but it’s not an accurate representation of reality. I can’t get […]
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Work can be just work
People are very all or nothing about work and I am just… not that way inclined. Colleagues have to be friends! Nope. Colleagues are colleagues. There’s nothing wrong with being a colleague. I have a great deal of respect for many people I’ve worked with and for some, I’d drop everything (disability permitting) to […]
The chair job
I realise “The chair job” sounds like some kind of heist movie but I didn’t know what else to name this blog post. Sorry if you were expecting a heist. A few weeks ago I saw a job ad that required you to own an ergonomic chair and while I have a ton of […]
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Executives need to be held to the same standards as regular employees
A few years ago at a former employer of mine there was a company wide survey. I think this was done every one to two years. The general consensus was that people: like who they work with are proud of what they do have issues with workloads do not trust the executive at all […]
How public health shapes “reasonable”
A personal Facebook post of mine from 6th May 2021: I know some people like that NSW doesn’t do lockdowns, and my personal dislike of their Premier aside, what I wish people understood about the value of lockdowns is that it protects at risk people. If the government says it’s safe, the at risk […]
Work isn’t everything
People are so into “work is the only valid way of humaning” that they overlook how much jobs can disable you / make things worse / put you into constant flares and so on. It can be healthier for some people to not work. Work has been bad for me in the past. […]
Don’t shit on influencers
If you’re shitting on influencers who are losing work over social media bans / platform changes and want them to “get a real job”, then I expect you to detail what you are personally dong to make “real jobs” accessible and flexible. Oh, you’re doing nothing and just want to shit on a thing […]
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Recruitment is a two-way street
In early April 2025 I had applied for a job. I got an email from the company a day or two later. It said: “We’d like to give you the opportunity to showcase your application by recording a short 60 second video introduction.” Well, no. I’d like you give YOU the opportunity […]
How many degrees does it take to overcome ableism?
In public, disability and employment is often talked about in terms of entry level employment only. Within a report published by WWDA there was an interesting comment: “Employment supports tended to be catered to entry level jobs and were not tailored to people’s capabilities. Those with physical disabilities or chronic conditions reported the only […]