This is a lengthy story so I'll try and condense it as much as possible, my work issues started about 2 years ago when I just had this feeling that I just didn't really know who I was and that I didn't quite fit in I worked 40 hours a week was constantly overwhelmed etc, I went to my GP diagnosed as depressed, antidepressants and 6 months later still having sensory issues still struggling then diagnosed with PMDD, which I'd never heard of. 6 months after that I started therapy was in therapy for a year in my last session she tells me I most likely have ASD, that she's referring me to a specialist who agreed I wasn't ready to accept the diagnosis so I got a second opinion which confirmed the diagnosis, it all makes sense however I didn't feel all that relieved, especially when as I'm not depressed but autistic my therapist could no longer see me so I was discharged with no idea where to go next.
This leads to my current issue, I am on reduced hours I am meant to finish at 6.30 three nights a week but can currently only manage one night a week, in total I have reduced my hours by 8 hours per month my manager says this is unfair on other staff members they need to pick up my slack, I agree the situation is less than ideal however I resent that phrase I work hard, I give 110% I'm scared they are looking for a way to fire me I'm not sure what if any my rights are, I am struggling I have no family both parents are deceased and I'm an only child I am independent but I live wage to wage if I end up unemployed I worry I will end up homeless.
I'm not entirely sure what I hope to achieve by this post other than asking has someone managed to achieve a reasonable adjustment request through there work how does occupational health work are they on your side or looking for a way to make it easy for your employer to get rid of you?
Many thanks