Woman Refuses To Get A Job, Says Her “Mental Health” Is The Reason

In order to feel good, it’s not enough to take care of your body and physical well-being; your mental health is equally—if not more—important, too. That’s why many people tend to change their lifestyles or take other measures to take care of their mental well-being.

Take this woman, for instance, who appeared on Caleb Hammer’s ‘Financial Audit’ show, and consequently, on his ‘Finance.Tokz’ TikTok account. Talking to the host, she shared that she considers her mental health a value and that she is not willing to put herself in a situation that is going to make it much worse. However, to that, Hammer replied that she will not be able to find a job and people in the comments had things to say, too.

This woman went on Caleb Hammer’s ‘Financial Audit’ show where she discussed her views on mental health and working

A woman discusses her mental health while a man listens, both wearing glasses, in a casual conversation setting.

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She told the host that she is not willing to put herself in situations that could worsen her mental health

Text discussing a woman not getting a job due to mental health reasons.

Conversation highlighting mental health as a reason a woman refuses to work, with responses from a host.

Text exchange discussing mental health reasons for not getting a job.

Man looking confused with documents at a desk, woman facing him, discussing mental health.

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Conversation highlighting a woman's mental health reason for refusing a job during an interview.

Text conversation about ADA mental health accommodations and paid time off.

Text discussing HR guidelines and federal rules related to hiring and disability protections. Keywords: mental health.

Text exchange about hiring preferences, highlighting mental health reasons for not working.

Text exchange between a woman and a host discussing discrimination and permission to know certain things.

Text conversation discussing legal requirement and HR, woman questioning compliance.

A woman sitting thoughtfully on a couch with a notepad, emphasizing mental health as she looks out the window.

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Text exchange about a woman's mental health affecting her job preferences.

Host and woman discuss survival and purpose, focusing on mental health reasons for not getting a job.

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The snippet from the interview was viewed more than 2.6 million times on TikTok

@finance.tokz She won’t get a job because of her mental health ! #finance #financetok #financefreedom #calebhammer @Caleb Hammer ♬ original sound – FinanceTokz

You can watch Caleb’s full video here or on the YouTube channel

Many people in the comments sided with the host

Comment discussing mental health related to purpose, from user with a profile saying "Say No to male competing as females.

Online comment criticizing a woman's mental health as a job refusal reason, with likes and replies shown.

Comment by therapist disputing views on mental health and jobs, with likes and dislikes shown.

Comment questioning mental health as a reason for not working, with 40 likes and one dislike.

Comment from HR professional on employment and mental health, expressing reluctance to hire.

Comment on social media mentioning semantics with 84 likes.

Comment by Lola about mental health, suggesting reopening asylums, dated 2024-11-30, with reactions.

Social media comment about life being uncomfortable, relating to mental health reasons for employment choices.

Comment questioning mental health as a job refusal reason, with laughing emoji, 269 likes.

Social media comment criticizing a woman's refusal to work due to mental health.

Comment on mental health and employment, saying "Working a full-time job does wonders for mental health!

Comment discussing a woman's refusal to work due to mental health, mentioning freeloading.

Comment criticizing a woman for citing mental health as job refusal reason, with laughing emojis and high engagement.

Comment on mental health as an excuse in the workplace debate, from user truthsforall, with reactions.

Comment criticizing a woman's job refusal citing mental health, suggesting selling crafts online.

Comment on social media about a woman refusing a job due to mental health, with reactions shown.

Comment questioning a woman's mental health reasons for not working, with 3,611 likes.

Comment about balancing mental health and a full-time job, dated 2024-11-27, with 575 likes.

Some saw where the woman was coming from

Comment discussing reasons related to mental health impacting job decisions.

An HR manager in the comments provided her two cents on the matter

Comment discussing mental health and job accommodation, mentioning disability disclosure post-hiring.

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Tiffany 1 hour ago (edited)

I don't know what this is but I'm someone who struggles with work due to mental health reasons. I have Borderline Personality, Clinical Depression, CPTSD and severe anxiety with body dysmorphia. I also have psychotic features. Medications don't work for me. I've tried to look for work. Once I put down my diagnosis and medications on the physical for the job. They told the employer and they viewed me as a direct threat and requested letters from Healthcare professionals. I'll never disclose that information again. I'm someone who struggles with being able to function. I suffer everyday. I don't drive nor have kids due to my mental health. I don't have government insurance or Healthcare. I get help with professionals donating their time to me. I'm sober and keep fighting for wellness. I'm hopeful to eventually get and keep a part time job. I'd like that. I've been married 17 years and keep house for us. I'm co dependent and hate that he's the bread winner. I'm working on my own independence as an individual. I'm always wanted better and wellness as a whole. It's why I'm still alive. Hope in myself to overcome.

4points

Min Premium 1 hour ago

She has a fundamental misunderstanding of the ADA. Up to 32 hours of paid time off every month is not a reasonable accommodation.

1point

Randy Sanders 9 minutes ago

Hunger is a great motivator.

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