Work struggles

Hi, I hear autistic people can do well in a job, but I also fear they can tragically fail. I'm reading about being absent minded, lost in their own world, not taking things in easily, gaps in skills, abrupt and aggresive, I have identified with all these. I also read about focus and precision, time reliably and good work ethic. Sadly I identify more with the first, but I also have nounerous mental health problems and very traumatic childhood. 

Still, which positives and negatives have autistic people with at the workplace? I'm currently on disability benefits, but I wonder what is the general experience of people with mental health problems at the workplace?

Please sign some light! 

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  • I guess it completely depends on your strengths. What are you good at? Same as everyone else. 

    Next, I think it is key to find a place with authentically good and wholehearted people. I need honesty and integrity to feel comfortable. Politics and competition drive me nuts. I hate it. Especially because is compromises the quality of the projects. I've tried various positions and finally found a sweet spot as part of an upcoming tech company. 

    So - when you feel comfortable you are probably able to do MUCH more than if you are not. So seek out good people. That's important. 

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  • I guess it completely depends on your strengths. What are you good at? Same as everyone else. 

    Next, I think it is key to find a place with authentically good and wholehearted people. I need honesty and integrity to feel comfortable. Politics and competition drive me nuts. I hate it. Especially because is compromises the quality of the projects. I've tried various positions and finally found a sweet spot as part of an upcoming tech company. 

    So - when you feel comfortable you are probably able to do MUCH more than if you are not. So seek out good people. That's important. 

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