I learn something new everyday

So my reactions to latex range from welts, stinging "burns" and anaphylactic.  I'm dealing with some seasonal allergies, nothing new, and all of a sudden I am reacting to latex all the time.  They opened a new box of rubber bands at work and I was feeling so crappy.  I have a habit of touching my face, so wearing barrier cream on my hands may help my HANDS but not my face!  I discovered a simple solution, I brought the rubber bands home and my husband washed them for me, let them dry and brought them back into work.  I am still reacting, but no where near as bad as I was.  I would still like to not use rubber bands at all, but have yet to locate the size required for work in a non-latex alternative.  This is where I miss healthcare, plenty of medical offices are going latex free.  There are only two dental offices that are latex free in this town (did I mention I moved?), not much of a labour market to find a job.  Now I'm in a law office, miss my patients from dental, but I still feel like I'm helping people.

I Thought I lost it

I've been looking for a new job in a new town, quite the chore.  After what has seemed like very successful interviews, I don't get the job.  I'm now being told that I can't mention my latex allergy.  These people have all asked me why I've changed careers, because I wanted to make $7 an hour less than I was???  That's stupid, but it's what I've had to do for safety.  I'm at a loss, and going to try to revamp my job search, too bad some of those jobs I already interviewed for would have been a great fit.