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And I have two problems. They ask for references, which I cannot give. It's been so long since I had a 'proper' job, and besides, my last boss was sacked for incompetence after I left the company.
And there's the medical side of things. What's wrong with declaring yourself fit for work? They want to know if I have any gynae complaints, have ever received radio- or chemotherapy, have any mental disorders, suffer from migraines, you name it...
Now I understand they have to know if you're fit for work, fair enough. But asking for access to your medical records? That's not on.
So. I don't know what to do. Refuse to fill in those pages and risk being sacked? Or lie on the forms? Or refuse to fill it in with an accompanying letter explaining why I am so doing?
The obvious thing to do would be to speak to my immediate superior on Friday, after my day off. But I'm just worried about the invasive nature of these questions.
Gynae complaints? What the hell business is it of theirs? They'll be asking when I lost my virginity next!
And there's the medical side of things. What's wrong with declaring yourself fit for work? They want to know if I have any gynae complaints, have ever received radio- or chemotherapy, have any mental disorders, suffer from migraines, you name it...
Now I understand they have to know if you're fit for work, fair enough. But asking for access to your medical records? That's not on.
So. I don't know what to do. Refuse to fill in those pages and risk being sacked? Or lie on the forms? Or refuse to fill it in with an accompanying letter explaining why I am so doing?
The obvious thing to do would be to speak to my immediate superior on Friday, after my day off. But I'm just worried about the invasive nature of these questions.
Gynae complaints? What the hell business is it of theirs? They'll be asking when I lost my virginity next!