I’m autistic too, but I was not masking during my job interview, and I was very honest with them during my interview. I told them about my autism diagnosis and some of the challenges it causes for me, but also my autistic traits that can be beneficial to working in the position. They were so supportive and hired me. I am super grateful for my workplace and my colleagues🥰 Yes, I’m often overstimulated after work and feel very tired, but I get better when I get to rest again after work😊 I’ve had this job for 2 years now and I definitely don’t take that for granted at all🥰
2026-05-31 01:50:16
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pierrotkitty :
no this is so real. my cv is ful of a ton of different jobs which makes me look like a bad worker without proper commitment. im a good worker but I cant get the job id like because of the gaps!! people call me lazy but im trying SO hard 😭😭😭
2026-05-29 11:36:30
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Ella💓💚 :
So real , I have harder at work bc I’m Austic I feel like no one understands me
2026-06-29 11:17:49
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tiktok532 :
I'm starting a new job next week and lwk don't know why I'm bothering because I know I'll just burn out eventually
2026-05-29 16:10:58
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Peacekeeper777 :
I just got a new job and I feel completely overwhelmed. it's in a restaurant and it's very fast paced and there's a lot to learn. I'm afraid I'm already gunna have to quit. I've only had it for a few weeks. I'm defeated and it will cause me to be homeless
2026-06-30 15:08:52
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Jess :
5 jobs in 1 year, ghosted most of them, I just try and try, but it is never enough, I can't keep making and burnt out everytime
2026-06-19 13:19:51
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StayingAuthentic :
im a little more than 3 months into my FIRST job and im DROWNING
2026-07-05 22:17:12
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Millie Ann Wootton :
I thought I was doing well in my new job but get criticised daily and I NEVER get on with my manager. I don’t know what’s wrong with me and I feel like I’m not suitable for any job at this point 🙃
2026-06-02 19:08:39
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Kay D :
I can't do interviews anymore it's horrible.
2026-07-06 11:40:10
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Andrew Herbert537 :
6 years stuck in the same job i hate! its burning me out but i worry if I leave i'll never find another job
2026-06-24 18:09:58
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tales_of_mikaela :
I hate pretending 😩 what burns me out so quick is the constant repetition in a job. It can drive me insane. I need real challenges evolution and mental stimulation that matches my personal interests 😬😬
2026-06-10 18:22:09
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serg💜 :
I can’t keep a job longer than 6-7 months..
2026-05-31 23:01:22
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Mathilde Vinter Grønkjær Bjerg :
So true😔🩷
2026-05-31 07:15:40
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Aaishah :
The amount of lost opportunities because I get let go after a few months because of performance issues
2026-05-31 00:23:00
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laura_dicky_ :
I honestly have had so many break downs from masking
2026-06-04 19:56:58
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IsekaiMePls🌎 :
thank you for posting
2026-07-04 00:32:17
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HERZTALK by Anna | AuDHS 🧠🌈 :
Love your Realtalks 💖🧠🌈
2026-06-12 11:11:49
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James :
this is so true 💙💙💙😎
2026-05-30 02:15:06
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Rebecca :
Its not just masking through the interview. It is masking up until the point where they cant unfairly dismiss you. In Ireland that is the 1 year mark. Its so hard trying to get to that point though.
2026-06-07 13:08:43
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angel_Jay :
Been off 15yrs mainly cos of my autism/learning difficulties.. I can’t lie as find that hard to do always found it hard.
2026-07-07 14:08:55
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Larrikin Puppets :
So relatable.
2026-07-09 11:16:30
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ERRITATE :
Seee, I’m the opposite. I’m like “I know I’ll get this job but I know it’s not gonna last long”
2026-06-01 15:40:27
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Vilsiege :
do u have any idea on what kind of jobs someone with autism can have? i feel like i cant handle anything
2026-05-29 11:33:56
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Tom Dave :
The interview part causes so much anxiety but is actually the easiest part, masking heavily in the interview process basically secures the job, but a few months later when your masks slips my god do management change around you, everyone loves you at the start, and then everyone’s talking about you and saying how incapable and difficult we are, and there the ones making you feel like shit, no wonder we can’t work lol
2026-05-29 14:38:48
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PotatoAndSunshine :
its so infuriating 😭 i tried working for a decade while having panic attacks and meltdowns every single day, sometimes several times a day 🫠 now i crashed and 🔥 at 30...applying for disability has been the most dehumanizing process 😭 we are damned if we do damned if we dont
2026-05-29 18:38:48
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