I am really despairing of the modern workplace. I honestly feel that employers are simply stupid because neurodiverse people could be such a benefit to companies and we could achieve so much but so many of us, myself included, are unable to because of stupid nonsensical systems and policies that are put in place by employers. If they would just make a few allowances for us we could do so much!
Performance reviews is a big one for me, I dont work well when Im being watched or under pressure. If I am just left alone to do my job I do it well, if I am watched over I shut down
Job adverts are another one, every job these days wants someone who is "dynamic" and a "go getter" even if its just to be a receptionist! The problem with "dynamic" people is they promise lots and theyre great on Linkedin and Skype but they dont actually do anything. This country was built on quiet, unassuming people who just plodded along and got their work done without any need for performance reviews or social media profiles. Now these people aren't wanted but the showy types who say the right buzzwords are.
Also, and this is a big one for me, application forms. My brain does not work in a way that makes me able to do application forms. I end up doing nothing but agency work year after year because I physically cant do job application forms. Like why do you need to re write your entire work history when its already on your CV. why cant you send them your CV? It is just pointless and illogical. Most of all, the dreaded person specification essay. I dread them, I have spent years trying to do them and it is such a mental strain, it makes me ill.
Im just about old enough to remember the old days when youd see a job advert in a shop window or newspaper, pop in, theyd ask you for an interview and if they liked the sound of you theyd say you could start monday. Simple times