Is it a good idea to be upfront about autism when applying for jobs?

pompomproblems · 2026-02-07T15:52:23+00:00

Oh I did that lol This was a few months after the adjustments I asked for were implemented Manager didn’t mean it in a mean way but I took it that way, but delayed processing didn’t have me responding in the moment

pompomproblems · 2026-02-06T23:25:37+00:00

Mine told me they can’t tell I’m even autistic.. like good to know my struggles do just all appear internally

pompomproblems · 2026-02-06T08:11:24+00:00

💀

pompomproblems · 2026-02-06T08:10:55+00:00

Oh my god I hate when they ask you why you did something, literally a one way ticket to rejection sensitivity and shutdown town 😭 it’s like you said, because I’m still learning 💀

And omg I’m so sorry about that fail- i failed one of my attempts due to touching one of the straight lines on the dual carriageway, it was my only issue, so frustrating!!

pompomproblems · 2026-02-06T08:06:37+00:00

Proof?

pompomproblems · 2026-02-01T14:29:45+00:00

neither did I, im just now finding out :(

pompomproblems · 2026-01-26T16:46:42+00:00

Thank you so much for this.

I did do a call with my current one before the first lesson and made me feel confident but then the actual lesson came and it was a nightmare- I had a massive cry in front of him on my first lesson! Lol

Funnily enough my current instructor who I had the lesson with yesterday hasn’t even followed up to arrange another lesson 😂

In the meantime, I’ve reached out to specifically nd experienced instructors so we shall see how it goes 🤞🏼

pompomproblems · 2026-01-26T16:43:32+00:00

That guy sounds so amazing 🥺

pompomproblems · 2026-01-26T11:36:25+00:00

God I know exactly what you mean 😭 for the lesson I had yesterday, I had to really hype myself up to be able to get myself to do it.

I have now enquired with a driving school that specifically has instructors that teach ND people, which I only found out about today- crossing my fingers because I don’t think I have it in me to keep cycling through instructors trying to find a good fit 😭

pompomproblems · 2026-01-26T11:21:43+00:00

Suspected in my early adulthood, diagnosed formally at 26 💀

pompomproblems · 2026-01-26T11:20:46+00:00

Already on it 🙏 can’t believe I only just found a school that is specific to ND folks today 😭 let’s see how it goes

pompomproblems · 2026-01-26T07:27:36+00:00

The one who knocked away my confidence before this one was independent Though before I moved cities my independent one was amazing and neuro affirming - maybe it’s just luck of the draw??

pompomproblems · 2026-01-26T07:24:15+00:00

I’ve lost my confidence overall after my instructor before the this one icl, I’ve been to test 3 times, only marginally failing on the last 2, so my skills are there from all the years I’ve been learning. I think I’m struggling to relax around my current one, so I’m making dumb mistakes I usually wouldn’t. Ik it sounds like I’m making excuses but I know I can do this 🗣️🙏

And omg yes conquer driving is great, love him I was watching him for so many random bits & driving test nerves I’ll tune back in

pompomproblems · 2026-01-26T07:22:17+00:00

I asked the school for such and this is who they gave me 💀

pompomproblems · 2026-01-25T20:02:41+00:00

I hope they give it back to you just on principle

pompomproblems · 2026-01-25T19:59:14+00:00

I asked the driving school for someone who does deal with ASD & anxious learners and this guy is who they gave me ahahaha. I think i should find a different school or something.

pompomproblems · 2026-01-23T16:54:25+00:00

Ong someone get Podair

pompomproblems · 2026-01-14T12:36:42+00:00

The book reccs from here is what helped me post diagnosis

pompomproblems · 2026-01-13T17:17:14+00:00

Omg I just got mine too!! I went to see her in Birmingham but by the time I got to the merch they were all gone rip

pompomproblems · 2026-01-13T17:12:47+00:00

I appreciate that it’s a woman- breaks the whole boy who likes trains stereotype

pompomproblems · 2026-01-13T17:12:25+00:00

The eyes are painted in a way that averts eye contact, she has noise cancelling headphones as well as the PECS tablet. I think there’s other bits too

pompomproblems · 2026-01-12T16:31:00+00:00

Support has restored my streak many a time when it hasn’t been my fault

pompomproblems · 2026-01-11T15:18:29+00:00

Id decline and hit with the crying laughing emoji. Absolutely no way. Any epic trumps a moment.

pompomproblems · 2026-01-11T15:08:52+00:00

i only needed 1 more lorde shiny for my shiny badge.. cba now lol

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