I'm autistic and also have inattentive ADHD. Been job hunting for about 4-5 months with no luck. I am always on the fence about whether to disclose or not. Cards are already stacked against me because I'm female and Southeast Asian living in a predominantly white Western country. Also my industry is super competitive. On one hand, disclosing would allow me to get accommodations; on the other hand I may get discriminated against. But if I don't disclose and I face difficulties later on in the job directly caused by neurodivergence, they might get mad at me. How do I navigate this nightmare? When is it a good idea to disclose?
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I'm autistic and also have inattentive ADHD. Been job hunting for about 4-5 months with no luck. I am always on the fence about whether to disclose or not. Cards are already stacked against me because I'm female and Southeast Asian living in a predominantly white Western country. Also my industry is super competitive. On one hand, disclosing would allow me to get accommodations; on the other hand I may get discriminated against. But if I don't disclose and I face difficulties later on in the job directly caused by neurodivergence, they might get mad at me. How do I navigate this nightmare? When is it a good idea to disclose?
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