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That's annoying. What do you feel you're struggling with? What's your disability?
by soulofmischief 2y ago
That's annoying. What do you feel you're struggling with? What's your disability?
- giantg2 2y agoBasically, politics. ASD.
- soulofmischief 2y agoHah, know what you mean. I'm ADHD and also incapable of entertaining bureaucracy. My personal solution to the bureaucracy and lack of perceived mentorship in our industry was just to work in small teams, startups, cultivating executive skill so that the number of people I have to argue with decreases. I mentor a few juniors and CS students outside of work and it's rewarding, but it frequently makes me wish I had a mentor of my own as well, ideally someone with ADHD who could give me specific advice. I guess all we can do is be the change we want to see in the world, and to stay vigilant against bureaucratic systems. My advice is to figure out exactly where you want to be and make no compromises on getting there. It can be difficult navigating politics with ASD, but over time it can become one of your greatest assets as you pay more attention to it than the average person. I know this seems like a vague generality, but without knowing specifics all I can offer is general advice.