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How to Explain Your Work Style Without Oversharing
Language for explaining useful work conditions without disclosing private medical details.
Shared Language editorial team
Published · 2 min read
Why this matters
You should not have to disclose private medical details to explain how you work best.
Useful framing
Focus on work conditions, not diagnosis.
- I do my best work when expectations are written and priorities are clear.
- I can move faster when I know the first step and the definition of done.
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