Hello, I am still exploring the online communities when it comes to Autism, and I would just like to say hello!
I am 38, and up until 7 years ago, I was in Academia, as a PhD student, and due to a lapse in my mental health decided that I would drop out. However, I feel like I regret that decision, because it seems that an academic environment is the one that is most conducive to me. What happened after I dropped out, was that I started to work in industry, as a Software Engineer, and I just had a horrible time, I would always be stressed, always distracted by some noise in the office, finding it very difficult to cope with people all day. I just really thought that I was a broken person, an asshole that couldn't get it together. Now, with the diagnosis, it feels like a bit of a weight has been lifted, and I understand better, what my needs are. I have some work ahead of me, as my current workplace is a problem when it comes to facilitations, but I am hoping that I can find a better job soon.
I have come to feel that the best arrangement for me, is to still work in an office, but one that is open to my disability. In many ways, working from home is attractive, because I have so much control over the environment, but at the same time, I am a pretty social guy, and I need that connection on a daily basis otherwise I become miserable after a while. But, I am not 100% sure yet, so I am here to ask questions and get to know what other's have learned.
Regards,
Swords
I am 38, and up until 7 years ago, I was in Academia, as a PhD student, and due to a lapse in my mental health decided that I would drop out. However, I feel like I regret that decision, because it seems that an academic environment is the one that is most conducive to me. What happened after I dropped out, was that I started to work in industry, as a Software Engineer, and I just had a horrible time, I would always be stressed, always distracted by some noise in the office, finding it very difficult to cope with people all day. I just really thought that I was a broken person, an asshole that couldn't get it together. Now, with the diagnosis, it feels like a bit of a weight has been lifted, and I understand better, what my needs are. I have some work ahead of me, as my current workplace is a problem when it comes to facilitations, but I am hoping that I can find a better job soon.
I have come to feel that the best arrangement for me, is to still work in an office, but one that is open to my disability. In many ways, working from home is attractive, because I have so much control over the environment, but at the same time, I am a pretty social guy, and I need that connection on a daily basis otherwise I become miserable after a while. But, I am not 100% sure yet, so I am here to ask questions and get to know what other's have learned.
Regards,
Swords
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