Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi Everyone.
I have a job interview tomorrow, I cant decide whether i should disclose or not, I've done a search but I cant find a solid answer other than 'its good to' or its bad to'.
Im applying for a part time a job in a supermarket, it says fully flexible shifts between 5am and 11pm.
I need a routine, they say they are fully flexible but I hear horror stories about managers not being able to organise a rota more than 3 days ahead. I really need a regular start time, and not to be given a different one each day. Im also worried about being constantly messaged by a manger changing my shifts at short notice. I also don't want to have to use an app for anything.. I often leave my phone it in the house when I go out. I'm not someone who has their phone hard wired and I see it as an intrusion. Legally do I have to disclose in the interview? will hitting them with 'demands' if I get the job make me a pariah?should I say all this in the interview?
what would you do? I need a job but I don't need a breakdown. I worked there in the past and I left because of a member of staff bullying me (before I was diagnosed) but he's still there. Although to be honest the place I went to next was much worse and only having one person doing it would be a relief.
Well done for even applying for a job and getting an interview. Thats an achievement to be proud of in itself.
It really is up to you if you feel comfortable sharing that you’re autistic, it’s not a problem if you don’t as you don’t have to! But I think it serves more benefits by you sharing it, also they cannot discriminate against you. And if you do disclose it during your interview, you don’t have to share anything more… but you could say that being autistic means you can follow set routines which means you will have no problem following company procedures and ensuring you follow what is expected of you.
it’s a bit of a tricky one about start times and dates, as the company said about flexible shifts, often meaning the rota changes. But maybe you should discuss this during your interview to avoid problems later on down the line. Maybe think about if they did change shift times and dates, how much notice would work for you. You can also always thinking about asking for reasonable adjustments, but only do this if you get the job.
good luck for your interview