# Problems at work

**URL:** <https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/problems-at-work/6206>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [June 19, 2015, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/problems-at-work/6206 "2015-06-19T21:53:06Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Birdmom79](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/birdmom79/32/3424_2.png) [@Birdmom79](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Birdmom79)\
**Post date:** [June 19, 2015, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/problems-at-work/6206/1 "2015-06-19T21:53:06Z")

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Does anyone else have trouble with their employer not taking their condition seriously? Mine absolutely does not care how much pain and discomfort I am in. I want to quit so bad but really cannot afford to. Any ideas on how to deal with this?

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**Author:** ![BaltimoreBaby](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/baltimorebaby/32/3267_2.png) [@BaltimoreBaby](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/BaltimoreBaby)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2015, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/problems-at-work/6206/2 "2015-06-20T01:45:51Z")

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Hi, Birdmom.  
  
I am sorry you are experiencing this with your employer. I can speculate that perhaps it may be your employer isn’t as understanding as Chiari is a rare, misunderstood and invisible illness. It can certainly be a challenge for those of us who continue to work. Here is the link to a great article about your protections in the workplace as someone who is chronically ill-  
  
  
  
[http://mobile.nytimes.com/2009/06/20/health/20patient.html?\_r=0&amp…](http://mobile.nytimes.com/2009/06/20/health/20patient.html?_r=0&referrer=)  
  
  
  
I hope you’re able to find solutions with your employer.  
  
Hugs,  
  
Laurie