Employment advice please!!!

J 21 days ago

This is my first thread.

I am signed off work for mental health issues at the moment.

I currently work full time in an ASD class in a special needs school which is challenging to say the least! I also have a son at home who is 10 years old with Autism.

I am very much struggling as I have no respite what so ever and my son doesn’t sleep very well so it’s full on.

I don’t know how to cope, I am completely overwhelmed… It is constant and loud and very overwhelming all the time.

I also have another child and my own mental health issues as well as waiting for an ADHD diagnoses myself.

I don’t know if my mind frame is broken, I went into this job thinking it would help at home and increase my understanding however I have lost all my patience at home and at work and I’m just a shell.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Jannine

J 21 days ago in reply to Sparkly-Temporary Account

That’s what I’m confused about.

I need term time as my son requires me being around.

J
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J 21 days ago in reply to SpikeyMark

Thank you. Genuinely not sure how this works.

I was looking for a safe place to be myself and work through what I’m feeling
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Sparkly-Temporary Account 21 days ago

Although I can understand your rationale for choosing to do the job you do, it strikes me as being akin to a Busman's holiday, and perhaps not the best job for you.

You're a mum to two children (one of whom is autistic), and you are doing a demanding and challenging full-time job, whilst also contending with your own mental health issues and potentially having a diagnosis of ADHD. It's a lot to have to juggle.

Having you considered a job that might provide you with a form of escapism and be less challenging?
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SpikeyMark 21 days ago

Hi Jannine - welcome!

I'm sorry to hear this and I don't have any advice myself, but people do read.

You may want to change your profile picture if it is of you because this is an anonymous board. Don't be upset by this - we've all done things like this when we are new here.
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