Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello, I’m just reaching out to see how everyone is surviving monetarily. I have never been able to keep a job more than a year and a half (not including my part time employment at my first job which was Toys R Us. It was my favorite job by far because it was so repetitive and if I became overwhelmed I always had back up). I’m now 31 and since that time I have had I don’t even know how many different jobs. I have my bachelors in early childhood Ed and special education but could only teach about a year. Ive worked in Sales, leasing, advising (work from home) but I ALWAYS burn out. I break down, can’t do anything and then find another place to work. I was finally diagnosed with ASD After I had a really bad breakdown leaving my leasing job. I was out of my job for a few months and now am in even more debt that I was from getting loans for my bachelors degree. I want to do something without time constraints, away from most people and most importantly without comparison to others. Most of my jobs involve being compared to others and I never do well. I used to be able to mask previous to the last burn out but I feel like I’ve lost this capability. This is really causing me a lot of trouble on top of the normal issues. What does everyone here do? Do you have any suggestions?
Hello :)
I think the fact you know now that you're autistic and have a diagnosis, reasonable adjustments can be made in any employment that will avoid such burnouts in future if you're getting the right support. Looking after yourself physically and mentally, will prevent another burnout too. And if there's an option for you to work part time till you build your stamina again that would also help
In regard to masking.. I think you still have the capabilities to do it, it is just harder to do if you're overwhelmed and unsupported.