Published on 12, July, 2020
I was working in English, teaching writing to students and I had been doing this for a long time but had to cut down to part time because of autistic burnout and physical stress. I went to work before Xmas but left after an hour I couldn't cope and I've not been back since. I can't do work anymore it's like I get pulled under fierce waves in the dark and I can't breathe or see. My husband is supportive and has said to stay at home and go back when I'm ready but I don't want to quit in case I'm never ready to return to work. But I feel selfish for being like this because my husband has to deal with me.
I've had a couple of jobs working in shops and at a hospital but the experience haven't been good. I was hoping my teaching would be a good one and last but it looks like I've failed again. I have no idea how people keep their jobs without burning out. I cannot get the hang of it.
Angel,
I volunteer but always get ill if I try to work. I'm going to see if the volunteering works out or leads to anything. For me it's the expectation I perceive that ends up being too much and if others don't put as much effort into their jobs as I do. I've working in sooo many different areas that I've lost count. Each time I've gotten ill. It's incredibly frustrating but it's awesome your husband accepts it and supports you. Is he supportive if you are unable to work or is he expecting you to go back to work?