masukomiJul 12, 2023

The allistic desire to answer questions with anything EXCEPT words that answer the thing you _actually_ asked IS FUCKING MADDENING.

I've asked a coworker what the consequences of X are twice. The second time i got really specific about what i was looking for.

2's the limit. So now i have to just wander off without an answer and hope nothing breaks, because I'm an ass-hole if i keep asking the same damn thing despite them not answering.

#ActuallyAutistic @actuallyautistic

Show threadNewrulesnewlife
@masukomi @actuallyautistic I just say "That isn't what I asked" and then repeat the question. Can't be bothered with it any more.
Jul 14, 2023 at 11:39amWeb
Show threadmasukomiJul 14, 2023
@Newrulesnewlife I empathize with that, BUT in the workplace that just shortens the time to the eventual firing for being too autistic "er um... i mean <insert 🐄💩 here>"
Show threadNewrulesnewlifeJul 14, 2023

@masukomi I'm unionised!

And a decade ago, pre-diagnosis, I was two meetings away from being struck off because nobody could work out why I couldn't cope with the demands of the job, and I made it through.

However, this year I think it's going to be a case of either breaking out of my role or breaking down