Need some advice- I have some serious health issues and am currently on 8 week medical leave which ends in 2 weeks.

12 Comments

1. AnonymousNovember 2,2025 at 1:04PM UTC

   I agree. You never share such personal information as health details. Good luck landing your part-time job.

2. Dr. Patty GrossNovember 2,2025 at 1:52PM UTC

   Rather than saying you have health challenges, state you want to slow down and focus on wellness. If pressed, state that you are feeling some effects of burnout from your current high-stress job. By the way, calling you on Saturday should not necessarily be a red flag, unless it becomes expected of you to provide 24/7 on-call support, and that is not part of your plan. This person obviously needs help and is doing all they can to find it.

3. AnonymousNovember 2,2025 at 9:17PM UTC

   This framing is not the right approach, IMO. I would never hire someone who says they're looking to slow down and are experiencing burnout. This is WAY too much information and frankly, it sounds lazy. I agree with another post, put a positive spin on this. And please don't self sabotage by going into an interview going through a laundry list of medical problems and "what if's" as it relates to possible surgery in the future.

4. Dr. Patty GrossNovember 3,2025 at 1:26PM UTC

   Respectfully, it depends on the job she is interviewing for. Going from a full-time kettle-boiling job to something part-time with less stress, and letting them know that it works better with her work-life balance, is why she is willing to step away from something that has much greater earning potential. This will need to be addressed in one way or another during the interview. That is why I suggested focusing on "wellness" rather than saying she has had some health issues. She apparently can afford to do this, so the company knows that if the company wants her, it knows it will have to sell itself to her. If they aren't willing to do that, she would dodge a bullet if they don't like what she has to say. This is something common for people approaching retirement age, but who feel like they have 5-10 years more to give to a company, and are tired of the rat race.

5. AnonymousNovember 2,2025 at 3:21PM UTC

   Why say anything? It’s none of their business. If you need accommodation at some future point then it is appropriate. You’re healthy and feel good now.

6. AnonymousNovember 2,2025 at 6:32PM UTC

   Absolutely no need to share anything at all personal. If asked why you have interest in part-time, make it upbeat answer! Why are you interested in their company? What will you offer them? I would not explain you want to focus on health and wellness, maybe on family? Or you have some interests you'd like to finally explore and working part time will allow for this. Never give anyone a reason not to hire you! Good luck.

7. AnonymousNovember 2,2025 at 6:42PM UTC

   Say nothing. Share nothing. It’s none of their business. The only thing that matters is that you bring value to that company.

8. Elizabeth Stiles WestNovember 2,2025 at 7:10PM UTC

   Go to the interview and if offered, take the job. Don't bring up any health issues ; it's a "maybe" that you will even need the surgery, and if you do, it likely won't be this year (keeping fingers crossed that you don't need it at all). If asked why you want to switch from full-time to part-time, just say that you want to enjoy family and life while being enthusiastically present at work the hours you are there. Don't bring up any health issues unless they stop you from going to the interview or they cause symptoms that the interviewer will notice.

9. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistNovember 2,2025 at 11:55PM UTC

   Under no circumstances would I recommend you say anything about any of your health issues - past or potenailly future. They are none of anyone's business. Cross that bridge if you need to in the future, but I would not mention it.

10. LauraNovember 3,2025 at 9:57PM UTC

    In regards to doubting your current employer will allow you to go part time, I just want to say that you never know!

    I worked for a company for 9 years and their stance was that they did not employ part time employees. I was at a fork in the road in my career path and was offered the opportunity to adjunct teach at a college but it wouldn't allow me to continue at my full time job scheduling wise.

    When I went to my boss to discuss he said let me talk to CEO and see what we can do. Lo and behold, I became the first ever part time employee.

    So don't make any assumptions! If you're a strong employee, you company may make an exception for you.

11. AnonymousNovember 4,2025 at 7:51PM UTC

    OP here…..Thank you everyone for the clarity. I am by nature someone that does not like to be evasive, but after reading your responses, I realize that I am not “lying” when I say I want to slow down but still use my skills. I had a 45 min conversation and it turns out this is not the position for me, but he was very impressed with my knowledge and might have another need that I would be very interested in. More importantly, the conversation gave me the confidence I need right now.

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