Thanks for the advice 'spaw, but I really do resent the assumption that I have *failed* in my current job. I did extremely well in my current job. I became ill and had some time off, but ever since then, it has been obvious that my employers regard me as a problem, rather than an employee with a disability. I would rather not work under those conditions. I have not failed at anything. My employers have failed to live up to their own anti discrimination policies.

See - even the most well meaning people see depression as a failing or a personality flaw (even if it is only subconsciously) rather than an illness or disability.

By the way, its National Depression Week in the UK this week. Maybe all of us could take some time to find out a bit more about the condition.

Thanks

Bagpuss