Workplace autism awareness day triggers workplace autism self-awareness day
A well-meaning corporate autism awareness day has had the unintended effect of triggering an extended bout of self-awareness in an autistic staff member, according to sources. Graeme Hart, 36, thought he was turning up for a normal workday, only to be bundled into a meeting...
Autistic woman fails to nail mind-reading portion of job interview
An autistic woman at a job interview has failed to guess what her prospective employers are secretly looking for, according to the panel. Krista Shure, 27, says she thoroughly researched the paper company she was interviewing for, and took pains to practice answering questions without...
Autistic horse racing commentator fired for infodumping about horses
An autistic man with a special interest in horses has been fired from his dream job as a horse racing commentator due to not being able to shut up about horses, sources have claimed. Jack Harrington, 29, has reportedly been obsessed with horses for his...
Autistic woman’s cute little handbag actually weird little lunchbox
An autistic woman who arrived at a work away day with a “quirky but fashionable handbag” actually attended with a deeply embarrassing lunchbox, according to witnesses. Ellie Mulligan, 34, was assumed by work colleagues to have taken advantage of the relaxed dress code afforded by...
You’re welcome! “Bossy” autistic woman has planned your whole life for you
An autistic woman has taken the liberty of sketching out your next few decades, since you were not forthcoming in a recent conversation about future plans, it has been revealed. You may not have noticed that Ellie Mulligan, 35, was being sarcastic when she ended...
Sorry, I don’t work here! Autistic man rearranging stationery aisle just for the thrill of it
An autistic man has clarified that he does not work at his local branch of TG Jones (née WH Smith), and would appreciate it if fellow customers could stop interrupting his flow while he’s enjoying time with the pens, a statement has revealed. Robert Noot, 54, who is...
Autistic man “doing a silly bit” accidentally becomes professor of criminology
An autistic man has recently been promoted to professor of criminology at a prestigious university as a result of his ongoing commitment to what he describes as a “funny little autistic joke”, sources have revealed. Ethan Stern, 37, was appointed to the position at the...
AuDHD woman’s new job about to be really interesting for three days
An AuDHD woman is about to devote all of her passion and enthusiasm to her new job – but only for the next 72 hours, it has been reported. Talia Cohen, 36, announced on LinkedIn that she was “delighted” to be starting a new role...
“We’re a team that values honesty and direct communication” lies neurotypical job advert
A job advert written by a neurotypical HR manager is actually a big sack of stupid lies, sources have revealed. The advert, which claims that the company values honesty and direct communication, and “fosters a culture of respect and integrity” might as well have followed...
Autistic woman can have work or dignity but not both
An autistic woman whose government is desperate for her to experience the “dignity of work” cannot experience “dignity” and “work” at the same time, it has been claimed. Megan Aldrich, 30, works full time in an attempt to avoid starving to death, but is forced...