I have a deadly peanut allergy. I recently had a full-blown reaction because someone near me was eating peanut butter. I'm currently looking for a new job. Does anyone have any experince telling employers that they need to be in an allergen-free environment? Should I mention it in the interview?
Thanks!
Jo March
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Thats a tough one...you don't want the place to not hire you even though they shouldn't do that because its just like having a disability. Some job applications have a place you can write in if you need any special accomodations, perhaps you could write in there that you need a peanut free enviornment due to a fatal allergy
Babyboy
I have never experience this but I have a nephew who has a peanut allergy. I believe you should tell your employer of this situation. If he cares he will help insure the safety of all his employees. Good luck telling him and finding a new job but just remember you will have to tell that employer as well.
Anonymous
Yes, you should.
I worked in a resteraunt and couldn't handle the desserts because of nut allergies. They made accomidations for me.