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Autism & work

femininecomplz

Hi all,

just wanted to ask how people navigate work while having autism. 

I have been struggling with burn out recently, and got my first 9-5 role last year. I thought it was going well until my peers thought I was “too quiet” as I didn’t talk as much in loud groups and meetings. And I have to often ask for repeat instructions as its hard for me to take them verbally. Its also left me neglecting daily life things as masking at work leaves me exhausted when I get home.

I told them of my diagnosis but I feel it may have made things worse, as I am on probation and theyve raised that I might not be the right fit for the role. So now I am tackling staying and trying to mask harder or resigning.

I really do want to work, but I wanted to know if anyone relates? And how did they find work they like and manage it?

thanks all white heart

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  • Hello, i used to struggle with work until i reduced my hours. I’d frequently go off sick with burnout, stress etc…it was all that kinda stuff amongst other things which led me to getting diagnosed. I wouldn’t cope with full time, i have tried it, and i struggle sometimes just doing part time hours. I was already working at the same place when i got my diagnosis, and they have made adjustments thankfully. I still come home exhausted etc…however its absolutely vital for me to have some down time when i get home, sitting in the dark with the mood lights on etc to sort of get myself back to normal after the stress of work. Do you do anything like that when you get home? 

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  • Hello, i used to struggle with work until i reduced my hours. I’d frequently go off sick with burnout, stress etc…it was all that kinda stuff amongst other things which led me to getting diagnosed. I wouldn’t cope with full time, i have tried it, and i struggle sometimes just doing part time hours. I was already working at the same place when i got my diagnosis, and they have made adjustments thankfully. I still come home exhausted etc…however its absolutely vital for me to have some down time when i get home, sitting in the dark with the mood lights on etc to sort of get myself back to normal after the stress of work. Do you do anything like that when you get home? 

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