Is it normal to completely lose motivation to work?

[IHaveRespawned]

I am completely burned out.

Ever since I was a kid, I was passionate about careers. For a long time, my career was a huge part of my identity, but having worked 25+ jobs and not being able to hold a job down for at least a year, it really just unmotivated me.

It isn't just going to work and working hard anymore. You always have those co-workers or middle management that throw you under the bus. You have to navigate through all the workplace politics and drama with colleagues. You have to appease your co-workers and deal with micromanagement and co-workers that want to boss you around so they get promoted. There is also this emphasis on being the right "personality fit".

I have already changed careers once. My industry has been decimated and is now oversaturated. I am just tired at this point, and I have been happier lately collecting NEETbux (social security disability). I get $1,800 a month after deductions!

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[Effably]

Ah. Let me guess. Gifted kid? Feeling lost now?

Did you get your autism diagnosis yet or is that still waiting to happen?

Yes. It is normal. It being normal does not mean you should accept it. Figure out what actually works for you anf what does not, then as crazy as this sounds... demand that out of your work.

I refuse to work set hours like some child in school. So I don't. I do great work and my employer has no issue accomodating me setting my own hours, within some reason. You are allowed to tailor work to suit you, instead of tailoring yourself to suit it.

[IHaveRespawned]

I do have an Autsitic Spectrum Disorder (formerly Aspergers) diagnosis. I also have a severe Bipolar 1 diagnosis. My doctor specifically documented it as severe.

[Effably]

Yep. Me spotting it is not a negative. Being able to be the one person thinking yellow when the rest says blue can be a fantastic advantage. After all, knowledge that is rare is significantly more valuable. You have a superpower, not a handicap.

That said. You have this. You should know that burnout is about as common for Autism as having a handbag is for women. Not everyone, but most. Learning to manage your energy expenditure is key.

Most autistic people confuse 100 percent for meaning... 100 percent. When in reality it just means getting the work done at a reasonable rate.

[Dongie]

Yeah, burnout is quite common. You'll recharge and be the old ball of fire in no time.

[Anonymous]

I guess all that child stalking can be exhausting. Take a break and the kids in Knoxville can be safe for a while again.

[IHaveRespawned]

The fuck you talking about hoe? I am tired of your libel.

[Anonymous]

Sure more common than we think and it reminds me that I've been worried about my future a lot lately

[Anonymous]

i know that feeling well, also, are you getting disability income at the moment?