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Leaving my job

illustrated.lady

Hello! 

I was diagnosed as autistic 6 months ago, I'm in my thirties. I had been going through a lot of stress and anxiety, particularly related to work so I outed myself and requested reasonable adjustments which were rejected.

Long story cut short, after a lot of absences, meetings and the like, I have concluded that I am just done. I am off sick currently but have decided to hand in my four weeks notice when I return.

I'm very fortunate, my partner earns well and is very supportive but I will of course be looking to get a new job asap. 

Has anyone ever done similar? Any advice or words of wisdom would be much appreciated! 

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  • yes, I left my job about 10 years ago, i was under appreciated and disrespected role after role, people all looked on in the other direction. I now am self employed. Income is sporadic and entirely self motivated. This is how I like it, everything is on my own terms and I am able to pursue my interests. I’d say my annual income is modest but I have a supportive family. I have days when I feel demoralised and low but compared to an autocratic workplace I feel infinitely more alive. Leaving my role was before my diagnosis but was aware of the deliberate obstacles people were creating for me. Pursuing/rediscovering your passion is what you must do and remain as focused as you can.

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  • yes, I left my job about 10 years ago, i was under appreciated and disrespected role after role, people all looked on in the other direction. I now am self employed. Income is sporadic and entirely self motivated. This is how I like it, everything is on my own terms and I am able to pursue my interests. I’d say my annual income is modest but I have a supportive family. I have days when I feel demoralised and low but compared to an autocratic workplace I feel infinitely more alive. Leaving my role was before my diagnosis but was aware of the deliberate obstacles people were creating for me. Pursuing/rediscovering your passion is what you must do and remain as focused as you can.

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