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New Job! New Chapter!

D

I start my new job in a month!

My old workplace turned into a nightmare and I've been off sick off a while. Componding mental health issues for various reasons, including outright rejection of what many websites suggest are reasonable adjustments. I'm still awaiting autism assessment, but things I asked for are already in place for other employees for non-ND reasons.

My new role is fully remote which suits me, and is a single project rather than contract work so I get to put my focus in one thing. It's also in healthcare so will be doing work to help people.

The last 6 years or so have been so difficult. There have been good things: I'm much closer to my family now, have a better appreciation for some great friends, and know myself much better; but I'm really looking forward to my new chapter! I know it won't fix everything, but I know it's a HUGE step forward.

  • in reply to Professor Precise-a-bug

    I can't remember if this was one of the job applications that asked about disabilities. If it did, I think I told them, but I don't think it was.

    From what I've read, it shouldn't matter. You're not required to tell them, and some people choose not to for discrimination reasons. The rules on reasonable adjustments are a bit unclear/odd to me if you don't tell them. Some sources read as if they are supposed to make adjustments even if you don't know you are ND, which seems a bit odd.

    I don't expect any adjustments to be required. It's part of why I looked for a fully remote role, and some of the responses they had to my interview questions showed a company which is much more aware of employee wellbeing needs in general. I asked a few interview questions to check things, and answers pointed to a company willing to make what I would consider reasonable adjustments for any employee, not just ND.

    I will be informing them, I suspect in the same way I did my previous company. Notifying them I am awaiting assessment, that my needs are being met so no adjustments are required, offering to answer questions and point to resources if required, and to let them know if my needs change at all.

  • in reply to D

    You say you didn't mention it at interview? That concerns me as in the standard police caution:-

    You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court.

    I am not sure how it would stack up later if or when  there are some problems. Did the application form mention disabilities? 

    I am not in any way an employment lawyer, but simply looking at things from a logical perspective. 

  • in reply to Professor Precise-a-bug
    Professor Precise-a-bug said:
    Does your new boss understand what they are dealing with?

    Too early to tell at the moment. I didn't want to bring it up in interviews. They seem far more open to discussions though and have support mechanisms in place for mental health according to the careers page on the website.

    Honestly just being remote is a huge help though. I've worked remote for years without issue, thrived even. There's something much easier about video calls rather than face to face. I don't mind in person occassionally. It's just very draining doing it all the time.

  • Hi D, welcome.

    Congrats on your new job!!! Smiley Really pleased for you and I hope it will be everything you're hoping for.

    I've been off sick in the past because of anxiety and mental health. Working can be so difficult and I never contemplated the affect it would have on me mentally. Small steps though, hopefully get there in the end.

    D said:
    it's a HUGE step forward

    Absolutely! It's a step in a new direction, a new chapter of life. Wish you all the best for this.

  • First of all well done and Good luck.

    Second, I feel for you regarding the existing job. It is so similar to my experience where I lost every job I got and failed countless interviews..I am finally understanding it is actually me who was the problem.I am a triangular peg in a round hole. Thats not saying it’s my faul.  Just I finally understand that I think very differently to just about everyone else. They just didn’t have the ability to see things without a box. You have the advantage of beginning to understand yourself better than I did (now retired). With your better understanding of yourself you have the opportunity to make it work.

    Does your new boss understand what they are dealing with?