I don&#x27;t want to sound insensitive... But aren&#x27;t phobias a &quot;strong weakness&quot; by definition? Not that a job should treat you badly as a result - I just mean, everyone has weaknesses, and some people&#x27;s involve mental illness. So in my mind, it&#x27;s a weakness to be worked on. Viewing it that way works for me, as someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression for my entire adult life.