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Introduction
The 1996 edition of Living with HIV and AIDS contained hardly any information on working if you are HIV-positive. Until effective anti-HIV treatment became available, shortly after the last edition of this book was published, HIV services were largely geared towards helping people claim their state benefits and managing retirement from work on the basis of ill health.
It’s perhaps an indication of just how successful anti-HIV treatment can be that many people with HIV are now either remaining in the workplace or thinking about returning to work or study.
Work can have many advantages, including stimulation, enjoyment, a sense of accomplishment, company and friendship – and a regular financial income.
There can, however, be some very real difficulties returning to work after having a prolonged period of time off due to illness. There’s also a chance that you might encounter some difficulties in the workplace related to your HIV infection.