For the first time this week (three times last week) a client brought shellfish into the home I work in. Last week I got a large rash on my arm when the pot with Chinese food touched the part of my arm not covered by long gloves in the kitchen.
This time it was crab salad-
I had to switch houses again. This is getting very frustrating. I had to be very forward and direct and practically demand a change as my House Manager thought that since it had not been eaten I could be ok for the 8 hour shift. My allergy is very severe and even touching it can cause anaphalaxis.
I don't know what to do next. Diagnosis gets confirmed tomorrow as Test results should be back. We have a list of questions for the allergist about a page long.
As for the work accommodation, I am hoping that having it official helps- but they have not been helpful in working with me. I was told that perhaps this was not the right job for me anymore as I have to deal with cooking meals/food. I informed them that if I would have known earlier about it, I would not have sought out a job requiring me to do so, but that as this is the situation they need to work with me per the ADA. (That comment got me a very dirty look
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I'm not sure what else I can do.... I already wear gloves my entire shift, bring and prepare my own food, don't grocery shop while at work or visit restaurants with clients, and not attend cook-outs parties planned for the clients... (this one stinks... as I have to tell my favorite clients I cannot attend their birthday parties when I get a personal invite...)