Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi!
I am currently waiting for an autism and ADHD diagnosis but it’s looking very likely that I have both conditions.
I am struggling with employment and wondered if anyone could give any advice. I always did well at school, have a maths degree and ended up in the career that I had always dreamed of. Unfortunately, the career that I thought would be fairly numbers based is very heavy on written work, specifically explanations. I have always struggled with explaining things, so unfortunately am really struggling at work, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by my team. People I work with are often frustrated as I don’t pull my weight, despite me putting in a lot of effort. The writing and explanations just isn’t clicking with me.
I am at a complete loss as I always wanted to be in this career but it obviously isn’t suited to me. I feel like I would be better suited to a problem solving/analytical (non-writing) role, but just have no idea what is out there and am very scared of choosing the wrong career again.
I had a similar role at a different company but found that far easier since the work had a template format, making it far easier to know what I needed to write about.
Has anyone been through something similar? Or do you know of possible career paths forwards? What do you do for work?
I found this : https://ima.org.uk/membership/ Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
"The IMA is the professional learned institute for mathematicians. We support the advancement of mathematical knowledge and its applications to promote and enhance mathematical practice for the benefit of society.
With a growing membership of over 5000 members worldwide, we unite and support mathematicians from a diverse range of professions, as well as those with a passion for and interest in mathematics. No matter where your interest in mathematics has taken you or will take you in the future, we recognise and support all its applied uses.
We have membership grades to suit all individuals, tailored to your qualifications and experience; each with a wide range of benefits, supporting you through every stage of your career."
Might be worth an email or a phone call?