Published on 12, July, 2020
I am trying to figure out if working through the diagnosis process is worth while. I am in my mid 40’s diagnosed as dyslexic when I was a child along with a bunch late development esp reading and writing and limited social capability. Recently my employer told me that I need to change how I interact with people as I was to direct and blunt. I took this badly. On the positive side I am a very good data analyst and can do tasks few other seam unable to grasp. I have taken and re taken the online questions, tired or awake or stressed or relaxed and each time it comes out with a score that tells me I should see a specialist, so should I speak to my doctor or just carry on ?
help or advice would be really good.
thanks
I find after 20 years working with people--it's def led to 0 tolerance/patience when people don't follow directions are blatantly lazy at their job or play politic games. There's nothing in me that will change that. I can't stand laziness/complacency/nepotism. I dealt with that alot at my last job. I couldn't understand why there were higher expectations on me & I was persistent/consistent at tasks that required attention to detail/attention span. I even tried to help train--until it became clear that people were lazy/didn't take pride in their work. I think that's def one of the factors why autistic people go self-employed eventually & are happier in this state. I know for me, it's hard to find empathy/compassion when people flat out refuse to do their work & there is 0 backup from management. People add their "people element" that has nothing to do with the work. The work, you may enjoy--but for some reason, you're also expected to make friends/socialize. I'm like....."I'm here to kick butt--not make friends."
I'm taking "Understanding Autism" 8wk course in the Open University & its says in a world of deceit & dishonesty--that many employers...let's see if I can get the exact quote.......
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"Another example is the need for structure, routine and repetition. Difficulty adapting to change may go with the capacity to persist in tasks for which others would not have sufficient patience or attention span. Again, this is proving invaluable in some industrial jobs."
"The same social naivety which, as we saw earlier, may lead a person into awkward social situations, means that autistic people tend to speak their mind with great honesty. In a world where some people resort to dishonesty and deception to get what they want, such honesty can and should be highly valued. An employer, for instance, may place particular trust in autistic staff members."
CitedSource: Week 2: what is autism like?: 5.1 Skills - OpenLearn - Open University - AUT_1. OpenLearn. www.open.edu/.../v iew.php?id=66948§ion=5.1
EXACTLY THIS!! Ohh it's nice to read this. Employers have always taken advantage of my work ethic, speed and competence (and empathy) and then the smallest foot wrong, you're out - its appalling. Wish I worked with people like you! Sadly few and far between!