<prompt> Human: Hi guys and gals, throwaway here to ask for advice on an injury that may affect my personal finance.Im a 40 year old storeman in Australia who has been diagnosed with a back injury. Im afraid that if I tell my employers I may not be able to keep my job as it involves a lot of physical work which I may not be able to do. I have been referred for a spinal cortisone injection with the possibility of back surgery if this is unsuccessful in treating the pain.Should I disclose my injury to my employer or try to conceal it? Thanks for any feedback.Edit: Thanks to all for the suggestionsfeedback. Ill take them all into consideration and return in the morning - its very late here.  <response>: You absolutely should tell them. Youre only 40, and dont want to be damaging your back further. Australian laws wont allow you to be laid off because of your injury call up your union and if the injury is from work then your employer may need to help cover your rehab. This storejob is not your life, but your body is the only one you have, so that needs to come first 