Impact of workplace restructure

Navigating a workplace restructure can be challenging for anyone, but as an autistic person, the upheaval can feel particularly overwhelming. Recently, our team underwent a significant restructure, as well as several colleagues moving on.

I crave consistency and certainty in all areas of my life. I need them in order to function well. Unfortunately, those are two things that are almost impossible to achieve at work in this context. The experience has had a big impact on me, and continues to do so, even now almost one year on from when it began.

The immediate aftermath: overwhelmed and struggling