Last year, I was offered a job even after disclosing a stage IV cancer diagnosis. Highlighting the very best of workplace acceptance and culture.
But today, my husband unexpectedly had a job offer rescinded after letting the company know he may need 2 days off, a month after starting to help me recover from a possible minor surgery.
We’re both software engineers and both companies are in the healthcare space. The response he received highlights the discrimination that not only many patients face but also their caregivers.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disheartened and frustrated by their response. When faced with the choice, be company A not company B.
We’ve faced bigger hurdles and come out on top, so on we go.
In other news, if anyone is looking to hire a talented software engineer w/experience in healthcare. I know a guy 😉
Here’s a photo of us on my birthday this year. We celebrated with a hackathon building tools/apps for cancer patients. Yes, that was my actual birthday request. Things get real nerdy around here.
Elon Musk has now suspended BOTH ElonJet and the person who ran the account from Twitter.
I NEVER want to hear another word about free speech from Elon again.
It’s time to see what we can do with Insulin. If this program would work for you, please let us know. If it doesn’t , please let us know why. Thank you ! And please share with anyone you know that uses fast acting insulin !
Boo Berry is a rescue pup who now assists agents in child crime units during difficult interviews when officers are working with children to disclose that they've been sexually abused. We’re thankful for dogs like her who help kids through the hardest days.
All of Ranger Nation is deeply saddened by the loss of Jason David Frank. JDF brought countless smiles to fans over the years and will be greatly missed. May the Power protect him, always. 💚
[holding newborn as the nurses stitch my wife back up, change her sheets, inject her with pain meds, explain she needs a transfusion bc she lost a lot of blood during the 37 hour labour] we should name him after me
I love Fall, but I don't love that it's soup season. Soup isn't a meal! Unless of course we're talkin' about soup, sandwich, breadsticks, and dessert – now THAT'S a meal. Or at least an appetizer.