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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

Parents

  • is it possible for you to look at getting help from your Union?  Can you reduce your hours and do job share?  I know it seems scary, but you could also get Universal Credit and PiP to help with the reduced income. Your health is so important.  I made those decisions 3 years ago and its been the best and hardest decision I made.   I work 18 hours per week and even then still have duvet days and days where I do very little in order to cope with work the next day. I wish you well. 

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  • is it possible for you to look at getting help from your Union?  Can you reduce your hours and do job share?  I know it seems scary, but you could also get Universal Credit and PiP to help with the reduced income. Your health is so important.  I made those decisions 3 years ago and its been the best and hardest decision I made.   I work 18 hours per week and even then still have duvet days and days where I do very little in order to cope with work the next day. I wish you well. 

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  • in reply to P0w3rPlut0

    Thank you for the advice. I am looking into PIP, I have heard stories that its difficult to get which makes me worry, but it is definitely work a try. Im glad to know things got bit better for you in reducing your hours. Yes health is definitely important - I am planning to find something else that works for me. It is just trying to cope working in the meantime while i find it