Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a dilemma on our hands. A concerned friend steps in to help their buddy land a job, but things take a turn when mental health enters the chat. Should personal struggles be shared with potential employers? Or is it best to keep that info under wraps? Let’s dive into this juicy tale and see if we can untangle this messy situation!
A Friend in Need…

Surrounded by Love & Support

The Job Hunt Struggle

95 Applications, 0 Calls!?

The Resume Mystery

The Stigma Strikes Again

It’s Personal, Not Professional

You Wouldn’t Mention Asthma, Right?

The Girlfriend’s Perspective

Reject the Rejecters!

♂️ Second-Guessing Myself

The Great Resume Debate: To Share or Not to Share?
Our protagonist finds themselves in a sticky situation when trying to help their friend land a job. The friend, who has been diligently managing their bipolar disorder, included their diagnosis on their resume – which may explain the radio silence from potential employers. Our hero suggests removing the personal info, but the friend’s girlfriend disagrees, saying it’s part of who he is. Now, our conflicted advice-giver is left wondering if they made the right call. ♂️ The internet has some thoughts on this one, so let’s see what they have to say! ️
Bipolar disorder isn’t something to be proud of, NTA.
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Disclosing medical conditions on a resume: idiotic or honest?

Including mental health on resume is unnecessary and unconventional.

Should job applicants disclose mental health conditions? NTA says no.

Disclosing health issues in CV is unnecessary and risky. NTA.
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NTA. Including medical history on a resume is a no-no.

Support for man with bipolar disorder, criticism for girlfriend’s actions

NTA commenter offers job application advice with Ask A Manager vibes

Disability disclosure on resumes can lead to discrimination. #NTA

Sharing illness on resume is stupid, NTA for not doing it
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Employers look for red flags, mentioning it in interview better

Keep your medical history off your resume and interviews. NTA.

Mental health disclosure on resumes: Acceptable or inappropriate?

Mental health disclosures on resumes may lead to discrimination claims.

Mental illness on resume? NTA says it’s a bad idea

A resume is not the right place to disclose medical issues
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Hiring with BPD: To disclose or not to disclose?

Hiring expert criticizes resume mentioning bipolar disorder as unprofessional

Stigma around mental illness – NTA for leaving it off

Professionalism matters in resumes. NTA for rejecting unprofessional resume.

Listing medical conditions on a resume: NTA gives good advice

Valid advice on the job market and mental illness stigma.

NTA comment calls out the stupidity of putting mental illness on resume.
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Don’t give employers a reason to reject you, NTA

Depressed job seekers share tactics and support each other ❤️

Disclosing bipolar disorder on resume: NTA advised against by commenter

Mental illness shouldn’t define you. NTA for not mentioning it.
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HR manager advises against disclosing medical info at work. NTA.
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Disclosing medical information on a resume is highly inappropriate

Don’t advertise mental illness on a CV, girlfriend giving bad advice

Resume tip: Don’t overshare medical issues, NTA commenter explains

Personal info on resumes? NTA commenter sparks debate

Resume struggles for bipolar man spark hiring debate.

Breaking the stigma of mental illness in the workplace

Disclosing mental health condition on resume can be risky

NTA commenter slams girlfriend’s resume drama with fiery remark.

Overcompensating or honest? NTA receives job advice amidst BP diagnosis.

Navigating disability disclosure in resumes and HR accommodations

Working with bipolar disorder: stigma and the workplace

Girlfriend’s control issues spark fiery NTA debate
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NTA. Mental health disclosure could cause legal headache for employers

Keep medical information private, it may impact employability. ♂️

Privacy concerns raised about disclosing mental health on resume.

Personal medical info on resumes: YTA or NAH? Debate ensues

Honesty about mental health on job apps may backfire. NTA.

NTA comment: Encouraging to not disclose medical conditions on resumes.

Debate on whether to disclose bipolar disorder on resume.

Don’t disclose medical information on a resume. NTA.

Resume is not a MySpace page, keep it professional
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Disclosing mental illness at work: legalities and controversies

Don’t kneecap yourself, focus on your competence! NTA

Resume sabotage by girlfriend? NTA, red flags abound.
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Supportive comment on bipolar disorder disclosure in resumes.

Disclosing mental health in job interviews: when, if, and how?

Medical diagnoses belong only in HR, NTA. GF is wrong

Controversial comment on removing diversity from college applications.

Listing mental health on a resume can be an overshare
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Unnecessary personal details on resume may lead to assumptions

Bipolar considered a disability in the US. NTA for disclosing.

Keep personal health issues off resumes. NTA for not sharing.

Including mental illness in a resume – inappropriate or not?

Personal health details not necessary on CV, NTA.

Mental illness on resumes? NTA says it’s a bad idea

Navigating disclosure of mental illness during job interviews

Mental illness and job hunting: to disclose or not to disclose?

Embracing bipolar disorder, but not putting it on resume. NTA.

Support for NTA comment on girlfriend’s impact on job search

Sharing mental health condition on CV can be damaging. NTA.

Recruiting manager wary of hiring candidate with unconventional resume

Resume should highlight best qualities not mental illness. NTA.

Debate over girlfriend’s job-hunting approach gets heated

Expertise in resume writing? Is it really appropriate for resumes?

Protecting personal medical information on resumes is important

Fired for having bipolar – NTA comment sparks discussion

NTA comment: Don’t disclose mental illness to future boss.
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Bipolar job applicant shares advice on disclosing mental health status.

Privacy matters – medical history shouldn’t affect job opportunities

Hiring manager prioritizes professionalism and privacy over medical history. NTA

Resume should only have professional achievements. NTA for removing it.

Debate sparked over including personal information in resumes.

“NTA, mental illness discrimination in the workplace is all too common”
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Disclosing personal information on a resume can be problematic. NTA

Hiding mental illness at workplace: NTA sparks debate

Debating the appropriateness of disclosing mental illness on resumes.

Supportive comment encourages sharing thread to gain perspective.

Should mental health conditions be disclosed on resumes?

Managing dyslexia without disclosing it at job interviews.
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Disclosing bipolar disorder can help but not on the resume.

Disclosing mental health during job hunt – navigating stigma and reality.

Disclosing mental illness in a resume: Appropriate or oversharing?
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