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Workplace discrimination

ALM

Hi there 

I wasn't sure what to do, so I thought I would have a go. 

Recently I had to leave my job due to the daily discrimination I encountered in the workplace. It was a really tough decision, but I was drowning and barely surviving. 

I had done all the right stuff, letting them know I am neurodivergent and need reasonable adjustments. These adjustments took over 6 months to implement and then if was very low effort. 

Now I am in early conciliation as I believe I was discriminated at work. 

Anyone else have experience with this? Or any advice? Or solicitors that they used that helped? 

Thanks 

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  • Hi

    Sorry to hear about this, I recently had to leave my job too, but for mental health issues and burnout

    Have you tried getting a union rep or someone similar to help you with this? 

    I know it's hard leaving a job and I'm still learning to cope with it - I've found self care and revisiting who I am (in sense of what I like doing etc) to be useful before I'm going to start the dreaded job hunt again - perhaps this could help you prepare for the future?

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  • Hi

    Sorry to hear about this, I recently had to leave my job too, but for mental health issues and burnout

    Have you tried getting a union rep or someone similar to help you with this? 

    I know it's hard leaving a job and I'm still learning to cope with it - I've found self care and revisiting who I am (in sense of what I like doing etc) to be useful before I'm going to start the dreaded job hunt again - perhaps this could help you prepare for the future?

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  • in reply to pinkchocoholic

    Thank you for your kind words and advice. Sorry you have also been suffering. Work and the workplace can be totally brutal. And it's not like we can avoid it. 

    I tried a union but unfortunately they were rubbish and didn't understand the situation at all. It was so disappointing as I was so desperate for help. 

    It's been a whirlwind, I'm very late to this and still understanding autism and how it is a part of me. I have mountain to climb, but at least I am getting to know how I am now. 

    It's difficult, now I'm changing how I think about work. I don't think I can continue in a traditional job, all the meetings and lying is very hard to manage. 

    Wishing you all the best in your healing and search Slight smile