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Struggling at work as a autistic person

Poppy

Hi

I work as a community carer and I absolutely love my job but find the management very difficult to work with. I've tried talking to them multiple times and they are aware im autistic but that doesn't seem to matter to them.  They often belittle me and have a go at me when my autism disables me. Im completely miserable at the moment and don't know what to do. 

I could find another job but it's hard as I don't know what to do or what will suit me. 

Any advise would be appreciated pls

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  • Hi Poppy,

    I've worked as a care worker now for over 15 years, It's the longest job I've ever kept & I've worked in many different jobs for over 40 years, now. I started off like yourself, but found working in teams or attending face to face training, incredibly hard. I now work nights only, as I'm a loan worker, so 90% of the time I only see the people I support, which 100% suits me. 

    I've done many jobs from leaving school at 15, never felt as though I could fit in, found socialising awkward. I find my current job extremely rewarding, as I work with adults with learning and health difficulties. It's also very demanding at times, too. As yourself, no doubt I can take management literally, so I also find it hard at times, but I'm treat equally as badly, as everyone else. 

    Once you've found the right job for you, you'll know. Life is fully of challenges, as well I know. 

    I'm not diagnosed, as yet, but I'm 100% sure I'm autistic, I've supported autistic adults now for 15 years, so I've recognised my symptoms.

    I'm going down the long diagnosis path, want recognition just for myself. 

    I have other health issues, too, but have always been open & honest with my current employer. I now work part time. 

    Best wishes. 

  • in reply to Phoenixboy

    on the back of this…. Being treated equally as badly as everybody else is also not quite ok… if they discriminate against you targetedly you should still be able to get support. I’ve been in mediocre situations multiple times with diabolical managment and ignored it because it never really affected me that much. The only time I reported a problem was when I was as specifically targeted relentlessly which is entirely different. Ive also had situations with managers who you clash with but still mutually have respect for disagreement and each others opinions and are able to work happily with - I think it’s how you handle difference of opinion…. I’m lucky at the moment I have good management probably the best I’ve ever had… it’s up to you to use your rational judgement on your situation. 

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  • in reply to Phoenixboy

    on the back of this…. Being treated equally as badly as everybody else is also not quite ok… if they discriminate against you targetedly you should still be able to get support. I’ve been in mediocre situations multiple times with diabolical managment and ignored it because it never really affected me that much. The only time I reported a problem was when I was as specifically targeted relentlessly which is entirely different. Ive also had situations with managers who you clash with but still mutually have respect for disagreement and each others opinions and are able to work happily with - I think it’s how you handle difference of opinion…. I’m lucky at the moment I have good management probably the best I’ve ever had… it’s up to you to use your rational judgement on your situation. 

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