No, it is not illegal to fire someone who has a medical condition. I think a bus driver or truck driver would not be allowed to keep his job if he became blind.
Rememeber that the person who started the thread did not ask people to judge the case. He asked for practical advice for his client.
Also, the laws are different in different places. I also think that people here may be too influenced by the "feedee/feeder" thing here. Most people do not gain weight on purpose, and most can not lose it on purpose.
I have also known people who have gained a lot of weight by being depressed without changing their eating habbits. Depression changes the body chemistry, and body chemistry affects metabolism.
The person who started this thread said he knows what his legal options are. basically they revolve around handicap laws, resonable accomodations, etc. The judge can rule that the employer replace the tall 4 drawer filing cabinets with lower 2 drawer filing cabinets and a chair. That seems reasonable to me.
The judge or jury should apply the law, but personal prejudices will also get in the way.
12 years
Unless she lives in MI, DC, or certain cities in CA, it is totally legal to fire her. You can try to classify her weight as a disability, and sue under ADA laws.
There really isn't much she can do, other than file for SS disability. In today's job market, unless she has some very special skills, she will lose out.
She needs a good FA hubby to support her.
12 years
I believe that hard fat is inside the muscle wall, and soft fat is outside of it.
12 years
scoobs wrote:johnxyz wrote:
Don't think they come in 52DD, or any other interesting size.
anorei collins did a photoshoot in a 40MM bullet bra, seems the do come in larger sizes
Very nice. But I think torpedo bra might be a better description. Lol
12 years
Don't think they come in 52DD, or any other interesting size.
12 years
You are the doctor's customer. You tell her what to do. She does not tell you what to do.
12 years
wretty222 wrote:
i've been feeling this way lately! i think i like to THINK that i'm choosing to gain, but sometimes i eat normally for a few weeks and still i feel.. bigger. i look at the stretchmarks that cover my tummy now and i try to pretend that i had control over them, or that i intentionally fattened myself up, but honestly sometimes it's just been the natural consequence of my appetite. even when i'm trying to suppress it...
that kinda scares me, because it makes me think if i REALLY tried to gain, i could go... way, way farther than i am now. like if i started to truly use all the tips people write about on this site, i would just balloon up.
A lot of people will not admit they do not have control over their weight. Even people in the size acceptance community will say, "I can lose weight if I want, I just don't want to right now."
I do not believe this. Many people get into the situation where if they eat, they will gain. If they don't eat, they slow their metabolisms and gain.
13 years
Just eat what you like.
As you get used to eating more, you'll find more things you enjoy eating, and you'll be able to eat more at one time.
You can experiment with different things. Bingeing, eating frequently over the course of a day, trying new and fattening things.
13 years
There is a lot of discimination out there, unfortunately. Only a few places have fat discrimination laws. MI, DC, and a few cities in CA. It is hard to prove discrimination.
What are you looking for? Certain fields like nursing and teaching tend to hire large people.
Can you get a degree in something where you can sit? Something like accounting?
Retailing jobs are the easiest to get, but they require you to stand all day. Perhaps a call center job.
Or maybe you can marry a rich FA, and not need to work. lol
I wish you luck!
13 years
Most people who lose weight regain it, plus more. You may want to remind him, so he does not hate himself. Also, you should not feel bad, because whether you love it or hate it, it is likely he will regain anyway.
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