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Re:Mental Health in Software Engineering by potherca on Friday April 12, 2024 @09:00AM (#40012106)
> You cannot take a sick day by telling your team, “I have mental issues and need a day off.”

Actually, that is exactly what you _can_ do. It just takes more transparent communication about your needs and desires and more trust and safety within you r company and team...

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Re:Mental Health in Software Engineering by cchi_co on Friday April 12, 2024 @09:06AM (#40012195)
You can but there's still stigma surrounding mental health in many workplaces
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Re:Mental Health in Software Engineering by potherca on Friday April 12, 2024 @09:09AM (#40012245)
I agree. As a person with bipolar disorder, that is one of the first "test" when taking a new job.

If we can even discuss my mental health, there's no way I'll be able to work there.

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