Evening all
Just wondering whether anyone changed their career path after an adult autism diagnosis? Or how you’ve managed to advocate for yourself to make your work life more manageable?
I’ve progressed far (professionally and academically) in a public facing clinical role in healthcare. I’ve moved workplace multiple times in recent years due to “stress” and overwhelm (now known to be burnouts). I’ve never been signed off sick and have the mentality of just keeping on going (which no doubt added to my burnouts) preferring to try a different employer but always with similar outcomes.
I’ve recently moved employer again and received my diagnosis just a few days in. Already recognising repeated behaviour from me and not sure how to change the habit of a lifetime and stop the stress from reaching fever pitch! My new employers aren’t too interested in my diagnosis and I’m struggling to find support within the company though am persevering with finding out who can support. As a heavily masking professional female, I’m not sure how to make people (including myself) aware of the support (of which I don’t know either!) I need to prevent further burnout.
I’m considering leaving the profession but wondered if anyone had similar experiences?
Very introvert otherwise so find it difficult to gain others’ perspectives.
Many thanks