Isobel Report post Posted June 27, 2012 I have three managers at work who manage between them quite a lot of us. We have a rota system for our jobs which I'm happy with, but I just can't deal with my job being changed at the last minute. It was done twice this week, today she'd changed it for no apparent reason. Is it normal for an aspergers person to feel this way? I just tend to go off in a huff and mutter about it but then I do go onto another job. Yesterday she didn't even let me finish the current task I was on, which really annoys me. It would have only taken another half an hour. My managers are supposed to be aware of my condition but when I was transferred to another office, they weren't made aware at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert7111a Report post Posted June 27, 2012 Hi Isobel Your managers don't sound very sympathetic. Are you at liberty to say what kind of work you are doing? I think the answer to your question is "yes" - AS people in particular like predictability and routine and get very stressed if things are changed. Many managers don't like/have the ability to manage staff properly or can't manage their own workload efficiently And before I'm shot down in flames, many managers are excellent at what they do. (speaking from experience lol ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted June 28, 2012 Would a copy of this article about autism and work help... http://www.autism.org.uk/working-with/employment.aspx ...i feel it is reasonable to get prior warning of changes that could affect you. In your case what you are expected to do in your job would be one of them. Do you get DLA or tax credits? You can work and get both (depending on income for the tax credits). Another useful website is... http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/your-rights/disability/disability-in-employment/ ...hope this helps. Alexis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isobel Report post Posted June 28, 2012 I get working tax credits, but I feel I'm too independent for DLA as physically there is nothing wrong with me. Mentally, I do have a problem where sometimes if things are moved or hidden I simply do not see them and ergo get frustrated. My psychologist had a name for this but I can't remember. I'm not very good at keeping up with my house keeping - I feel this is an area I do need help with, but I cannot afford a cleaner. My dad comes and helps out now and again, but its an on going battle. Sometimes I can just glaze over things and not notice the mess until someone else comes and mentions it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeolienne Report post Posted June 28, 2012 At least you have a job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted June 28, 2012 DLA can cover all types of disabilities, the www.benefitsandwork.co.uk guide mentions mental health grounds. i realise ASD isn't fully covered by MH grounds but the issues with short term memory ie more changes than you can manage in a short space of time so you end up forgetting things would count. i forget to eat, i can physically put food to my mouth, but i forget to prepare it or prepare more food than necessary. The name is called 'object permanance' and i only know that because someone else mentioned it in relation to their son. i have the same problems with disorganisation exhausting being an ASDer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted June 28, 2012 ditto snap me 2 !!! not easy stay calm less stressed anx at work at the moment aswell added in constant paranoia and depression tiredness lack of energy to that and no real structure /routine /boundaries at work with children down to free choice/play/flow so annoying ... and so busy at work crazy mad right now rushing round everywhere everyone is don't know if coming or going! know how you feel! you're not alone! used to enjoy work but at the moment seems to be a great effort /mountaint challenge so hard difficult to climb right now just want run hide and scream! gr! not good! XKLX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isobel Report post Posted June 30, 2012 At least you have a job. I don't think I needed that comment. I have been out of work and I know what its like trying to find work, so don't start making assumptions before you know me. DLA can cover all types of disabilities, the www.benefitsandwork.co.uk guide mentions mental health grounds. i realise ASD isn't fully covered by MH grounds but the issues with short term memory ie more changes than you can manage in a short space of time so you end up forgetting things would count. i forget to eat, i can physically put food to my mouth, but i forget to prepare it or prepare more food than necessary. The name is called 'object permanance' and i only know that because someone else mentioned it in relation to their son. i have the same problems with disorganisation exhausting being an ASDer. So perhaps I could try applying for DLA? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted July 3, 2012 Isobel i dont think it would hurt put it this way if you did get some DLA you might be able to afford working less hours or changing to a job with less pressure (possibly less pay). Having a stressful job and having no job are equally upsetting. I've had stressful volunteer placements but never paid work (not long term). I look in my local paper and also online but only when im prepared for a 'no' or not even that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isobel Report post Posted July 5, 2012 I'll have a go, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted July 8, 2012 Anytime and good luck www.benefitsandwork.co.uk and also the NAS website on DLA could help you word the forms. Someone mentioned at a different disability group i attended yesterday about Carer Direct, there should be one in your county. They help you fill in the forms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites