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How do I help a work colleague - if I even can?

mrs.snooks

Hi. The first thing to say is ... I am not 'out' as autistic, at work.

A colleague at work has just had his job replaced by AI and is now on a 1 month trial in a new role. He is also not 'out'. But everyone can see that he is autistic. (They probably think the same thing about me, but may still think I am just rude.) He also does not know that I am also autistic.

He has 1 month to show that he can manage this new role and I fear that the odds are stacked against him. The organisation is not really very tolerant.

He is like me. And shows all the problems of executive function issues. He had his first day of learning the new job yesterday and I could see him struggling.

So my question is, how can I help him keep his job. Would really appreciate your advice. And if it is you who I am talking about, reach out to me. I'm hidden, but here.

Mrs Snooks

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  • If applicable you could give positive feedback to his manager. If you work together on something and it's appropriate that is. We do "ethank yous" at my work where you can send an automatic message to the person and their manager. Just little things like "I want to thank X for their great contribution in the meeting today" or similar. Don't know if that sort of thing would help..?

  • in reply to Tears_before_bedtime

    Yes. Great idea,Thumbsup  thank you for your help.

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