Hiring "someone like you"

[Brantine]

Hi. want to share an experience. I'm an RN with several solid years recovery. Very happy with life in general. Anyway, the BON told me to get going and find employment. Long story short, I applied, and interviewed at my old job. The DON offered me the job and the Unit manager who interviewed me offered me the job. Everything was great. I was given a tour on my old floor. We worked my orientation schedule around my school schedule. etc. etc. I left there feeling blessed and looking forward to a new job. I received the confirmation call only it was an HR Generalist who said, "I'm not extending an offer for a job. If we hire someone like you we can get sued!" Mind you, I'm cleared all around, the DON knows everything about my present situation. I had my contract at my interview and it's clear that there is no inconvenience to any employer. I was STILL offered the job. But this man who never met me would not let me offer any explanation...he was insulting and almost sounded disgusted. Just wondering if any of my fellow compadres out yonder ever had an experience like this? I'm ok as I know where I stand in my life and recovery. Thanks for any sharing!! :bowingpur

[Brantine]

Thank you to all who responded. It means alot to me. Some days I'm confident and others i realize I'm in the 'real' world and not everyone "believes" in addiction or some say actions such as mine (I stole drugs) (I don't like to say divert...for me it sounds too clean. And that's for ME.) are unforgiveable. then there are days that I realize my life is good because I have a program, network, tools etc.....for those following my message...I just mailed off 10, yes, 10 letters to higher ups about my experience and asking for a meeting. See! Some times I'm strong!! Your support helped me get those out today!1 Now my son has his mom back....ODAAT....