One of the scariest places for many people to talk about their hearing loss is the place they need to be the most upfront about it: the office. Many people struggle with being able to hear in meetings, on conference calls or even in one-on-one interactions with their coworkers, but are afraid to say anything. The fear of being ostracized or of being discriminated against is a very real concern for millions of people in the workforce.
Tuesday’s issue of The Arizona Republic has an article entitled “Working It Out” which chronicles the stories of several people who “have found ways to manage chronic health conditions in the workplace without compromising their relationships with co-workers, job productivity or overall well-being.” While the article doesn’t specifically deal with hearing loss, it’s an inspirational piece that provides good advice about how to handle health issues at work.
Naturally, it got us thinking: how are you coping with your hearing loss at work? Do you have a story that might help others, or tips on how to improve interactions with coworkers? Send us your stories and we’ll publish them on MyHearingHealth.com!
Posted by John Hawbaker, Clarity
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