tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794893825407092443.post5706734329681507497..comments2023-12-29T04:36:07.964-04:00Comments on Square 8: A Window of OpportunityBevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766614739853100172noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794893825407092443.post-44595957314737946112015-01-08T11:52:49.116-04:002015-01-08T11:52:49.116-04:00IMHO, the same type of reason exists as to why som...IMHO, the same type of reason exists as to why some Aspies may not wish to declare themselves as such just as some homosexuals may wish not to come out of the closet. <br /><br />I think it boils down to social acceptance. For example, in a workplace that is hostile to people who are different, those who are different will more likely be closeted for their own protection. <br /><br />When a boss refers to "reasonable accommodations" is a mocking way, be very careful as that immediately spells trouble!<br /><br />When HR acts as though "reasonable accommodations" are a burden, only a matter of legal compliance and something that negatively impacts the company's bottom line, brace yourself!<br /><br />It is for reasons such as these and more that I am _extremely_ selective with whom I share the essence of my way of being. <br /><br />Gladly, in a few workplaces and institutions of learning, things are inching in the right direction. Miguel Palaciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311154354365423829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794893825407092443.post-12069209129598455762015-01-08T11:29:04.846-04:002015-01-08T11:29:04.846-04:00IMHO, the same type of reason exists as to why som...IMHO, the same type of reason exists as to why some Aspies may not wish to declare themselves as such just as some homosexuals may wish not to come out of the closet. <br /><br />I think it boils down to social acceptance. For example, in a workplace that is hostile to people who are different, those who are different will more likely be closeted for their own protection. <br /><br />When a boss refers to "reasonable accommodations" is a mocking way, be very careful as that immediately spells trouble!<br /><br />When HR acts as though "reasonable accommodations" are a burden, only a matter of legal compliance and something that negatively impacts the company's bottom line, brace yourself!<br /><br />It is for reasons such as these and more that I am _extremely_ selective with whom I share the essence of my way of being. <br /><br />Gladly, in a few workplaces and institutions of learning, things are inching in the right direction. Miguel Palaciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311154354365423829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794893825407092443.post-74015264847541237122015-01-08T11:17:00.632-04:002015-01-08T11:17:00.632-04:00It's funny, that about "fitting in"....It's funny, that about "fitting in". I have no problem "fitting in" with fellow Aspies. =P<br /><br />We should form our own company. And, while we're at it we should encourage those who are neurotypical to register themselves. Perhaps we can accommodate them with extra water coolers for gossip and idle chit-chat, a sports room and a place where they can satisfy their urges for boisterous social gymnastics. Those who register as neurotypicals would be assigned low-partitioned cubicles or desks that face each other so that they can more easily collaborate, communicate and satisfy the urge to be gregarious. We, in our Aspie organization would value the diversity of these neurotypicals for the bonds of teamwork they could form with each other, under our carefully supervised Aspie HR construct. Miguel Palaciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311154354365423829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794893825407092443.post-1120660760359463732015-01-08T11:05:32.825-04:002015-01-08T11:05:32.825-04:00How could two have been registered if they denied ...How could two have been registered if they denied they had it? Did someone else register them on their behalf? If so, who? Though they probably were, what if they were not. Imagine someone registering you as bipolar or borderline or as a psychopath? I'm not sure I'd be very comfortable with someone registering me against my will. This is a very touchy issue. Miguel Palaciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311154354365423829noreply@blogger.com