# Working with ataxia **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [August 28, 2013, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/working-with-ataxia/1777 "2013-08-28T12:51:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Linda1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/linda1/32/240_2.png) [@Linda1](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Linda1)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/working-with-ataxia/1777/1 "2013-08-28T12:51:55Z")
Hi all, do any of you work? Living in South Africa the government give disabled people a small amount of money, not enough to survive. I applied for a job today reception, computer. Now i am worried if they call me in for the interview will i cope. Will my A0A2 get the better of me or will i be fine. Linda. ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_G](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/michael_g/32/37_2.png) [@Michael\_G](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Michael_G)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/working-with-ataxia/1777/2 "2013-08-28T16:06:23Z")
I'm on disability in Canada. I don't quite get enough to live on which forces me to do things "under the table" so that I might live properly. I also do a great deal of volunteer work because I like helping others. ---
**Author:** ![Julie\_in\_Colorado](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/julie_in_colorado/32/526_2.png) [@Julie\_in\_Colorado](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Julie_in_Colorado)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/working-with-ataxia/1777/3 "2013-08-28T17:13:19Z")
I agree with John. Be honest about your abilities. How long have you had Ataxia? Does it affect your speech? ---
**Author:** ![doug\_place](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/doug_place/32/1137_2.png) [@doug\_place](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/doug_place)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/working-with-ataxia/1777/4 "2013-08-28T20:06:42Z")
Keep working and driving as long as you can I am in early stages of sca6 Keep doing what you are doing till they tell you you can’t ---
**Author:** ![Jerry1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/jerry1/32/1185_2.png) [@Jerry1](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Jerry1)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/working-with-ataxia/1777/5 "2013-08-28T20:23:49Z")
Im still working… The company i work for has adapted to my disability cause i started with the company before the sca3 really affected me… But im very gratefully to them… Anyways just tell them upfront of your disability … Cause their going find out sooner than later… All the best… ---
**Author:** ![Snoozy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/snoozy/32/555_2.png) [@Snoozy](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Snoozy)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/working-with-ataxia/1777/6 "2013-08-28T21:53:52Z")
Hi, I live in the US. I had just finished college with a Bachelor's degree. I was looking for a full time job. I had been working part time at a church as their office manager when I was diagnosed with ataxia. At first I could walk unassisted. I started walking with a cane and seemed quickly to progress to a walker. I am so thankful the church has just seemed to accept this. I only work 30 hours per week. I have good days & days when I get home- I'm so tired. I agree with John "JC", just be honest & do your best. ---
**Author:** ![Linda1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/linda1/32/240_2.png) [@Linda1](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Linda1)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/working-with-ataxia/1777/7 "2013-08-29T06:22:17Z")
Hi all, Sometimes i just need a little reassurance from my friends that understand. Thank you. The job add said Disabled office lady. I spoke to the agent, after a long chat about ataxia wheelchairs ect she said she would send my cv to the company. She did complement me on how well i spoke on the phone, and said they were looking for some one with a good command of the English language. I did get the opinion that they were looking for a black applicant which is common in SA. One of my reasons for wanting to go out to work is i am young and would love to meet people. ---
**Author:** ![rose1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/rose1/32/736_2.png) [@rose1](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/rose1)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/working-with-ataxia/1777/8 "2013-08-29T16:21:16Z")
Hi Linda, I agree with others, just be honest and do the best you can! I live in the US, and jobs are hard to come by these days, although I'm not looking. I worked 28 years as a social worker and am retired now. I admire your drive and hope all works out for you! ;o) ---
**Author:** ![Steve](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/steve/32/1093_2.png) [@Steve](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Steve)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/working-with-ataxia/1777/9 "2013-08-29T18:44:34Z")
My opinion on this is that if asked tell the truth, however I would not volunteer any information that could be used as an opportunity to question my qualifications for a job opening in the present competitive job environment. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_T](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/alan_t/32/31_2.png) [@Alan\_T](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Alan_T)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/working-with-ataxia/1777/10 "2013-08-29T19:02:04Z")
Weldone Linda Be honest and upfront about your Ataxia you will be fine Best Wishes Alan