Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm looking for help...I'm high functioning autistic. I work in a telecommunications as a call centre employee... been there for three years...they have always been good with my autism...but recently they have been pressurising me to work quicker and its caused me anxiety and frustration and I'm scared I'll lose my job...mentally I'm struggling as I feel nobody understands. I hate myself and my autism. It's causing friction in my family with my wife unable to understand what I'm going through. Was supposed to work today but couldn't. I don't know what to do...
Hello NAS75169,
I'm sorry to hear about your anxiety and frustration with work. The NAS website has a guide with information and advice if you’re autistic and in work. There are tips for interacting and coping at work, advice on dealing with bullying in the workplace and what the law says about your rights at work. Here is the link: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment/support-at-work/autistic-adults
Hopefully member of this forum will also contribute with their experience.
All the best,
Karin Mod