Published on 12, July, 2020
I'd like to find a job that doesn't make me constantly overstimulated, overwhelmed and fatigued, but is also intellectually challenging. I absolutely love learning. Has anyone found a role that works for them?
I have had so many jobs in the past. I seem to stay in the job for a couple of years before moving on to something totally different.
Currently I am a police officer. I struggled for over 2 years in the job for loads of different reasons that all affected my asd. At the time I didn’t know I had asd (very recently diagnosed). I had a major burnout and was off work for sometime. Now currently trying to work out my own limitations and what I am capable of doing work wise with the help of my work.
Sometimes you just need to try different things, even though it might be outside your comfort zone the only way you will know is to try. It also helps if you have the support of colleagues and bosses
Wow that's amazing! A couple of weeks ago I was talking with a young perspn thinking about a career in the police and I was thinking how the police say that they want to reflect the community that they serve, so neurodiverse police must be a good thing and hopefully your employers will be keen to support you.
Yeah it can be really tough for a number of reasons. Even just sensory wise sometimes can be too much. The good thing is they do seem keen to support me which is definitely a positive!