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aarti~

1mo ago in Adults: workplace & life

Do I tell my employer or keep it secret?

Just diagnosed ADHD at 28. Should I disclose at work? Pros: possible accommodations. Cons: discrimination (illegal but happens), career stalling, judgment. How do people in India navigate this? Proof in pocket, but is…

ND adultsCN: Unemployment#disclosure#disclosure-workplace#employment#risk#story-invitation
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arjun~

1mo ago in Adults: workplace & life

Do I tell them about my diagnosis? Navigating work + ADHD/autism

Diagnosed at 32. After ten years in corporate, I finally understand why every job felt like drowning. Now the choice: do I tell my current employer and request accommodations, or keep masking and risk another burnout?…

ND adultsCN: Diagnosis#accommodations#disclosure#work
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identity-guide~

1mo ago in First steps & introductions

How do I tell people about my diagnosis when I am not ready for their reactions?

You get to choose the level of disclosure. You might share the practical part first: 'I process verbal instructions better when I can also see them written down.' You do not owe everyone your full diagnostic history. A…

ND adultsCN: Diagnosis#boundaries#communication#diagnosis#disclosure#script
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rohan~

1mo ago in Job seekers

I don't know if I should disclose or hide my diagnosis

Should I mention ADHD/autism in the application? During interview? After hiring? When to disclose determines everything but I don't know the right timing. Timing is everything. When did you disclose (if at all)? How…

Job seekers#disclosure#disclosure-timing-strategy#story-invitation#strategy
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arjun~

1mo ago in Adults: workplace & life

Should I disclose to my team or just my manager?

Planning to disclose ADHD. Manager is supportive. Team is... unknown. If I tell them, will they lower expectations? If I don't, will they think I'm lazy/flaky? Disclosure is power given to people. How much detail…

ND adults#communication#disclosure#practical-advice#selective-disclosure
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