AIBU to think dismissal during probation was unfair given autism adjustments?

Because they didn’t make you permanent?

They don’t owe you a job.

Accas can advise if you’re unsure, give them a tinkle

Probation is to allow both parties test the waters to see if the role is a good fit. They gave you 6 months, extended it to 9. I think they have done what they feel that can do to help you succeed and decided the role was not for you and/or they could not provide the support you needed in their environment. Move on.

Happy to be corrected but I didn’t think reasonable adjustments meant “I’ll tell you what I want and you HAVE to do this regardless of feasibility or benefit to the business” ?
definitely sounds as though you have a discrimination case against them for not making reasonable adjustments for your disability that you were outlined with them before you started

Loads of people leave the big 4. One of our team left after 2 years none of his colleagues stayed either - the hours were brutal, they wanted a better work life balance - that story gets told over and over again. Also working for a consultancy can be quite unsettling, you never know what you will be doing and who you will be doing it for and a lot of people really struggle with this - it's not a bad thing - no one expects grads to know themselves - you try something out and it doesn't suit you, that's ok.

But I think you need to understand what led to your dismissal - try not to focus on what your employer didn't do (that's less useful) - try to use the experience to understand why your didn't thrive - what you didn't enjoy and what you did enjoy and what you were good at.

Not making it in consulting doesn't mean you won't thrive elsewhere - you just need to find a role that fits your profile better.

I have an experience from tech consultancy, not the big4.

Dealing with unclear tasks and uncertain situations is tne main part of our work now.
Software and AI is able to perform well structured tasks. Turning a mess of a client who doesn't know what exactly they know into a structured problem statement, thinking about the parts not covered there, and deciding when the clear instructions shouldn't be followed and a better solution is possible- those are the skills that matter.

The ERA is making it much harder to get rid of people who aren't a good fit, for whatever reason. At my place we're pre-empting by terminating those with ??s above them, and those who don't fit the role or require too much support, while we can.

Speak to Accas quickly because you are on a deadline to request to be paid while you wait for the outcome of the tribunal which can take years
But it definitely sounds as though you have a discrimination case against them for not making reasonable adjustments for your disability that you were outlined with them before you started

Ahahahahaaaaa! Way to prove a point…

Any job is the sum of all parts - not just the anaytical skills. Your communication skills, how you work with others, how you update people, how you respond to feedback etc als o play a big part.

In terns of reasonable adjustment, companies can only go so far. It's not all on the company.
What steps did you also put in place yourself to help you?

This is over. You can't go back and won't win the appeal.

I still can't understand why you would record something without asking first and then not offer an apology afterwards. This piece is key. We all make mistakes but we are expected to apologise when we do. Why didn't you?

Your autism is clear impacting your ability to keep a role, if you have been dismissed a number of times.

For your next role, it would be work cobtacting agencies and organisation who support people with autism. Auticon, National Autistic Society, Neurodiversity jobs UK etc.

Employment is a two way process. Everything isn't your employers responsibility. You need to put the effort in too.

Before applying for a few role, look at their feedback from a non-defensive position.

Understand why you did wrong, understand why you could have done differently and what you need to do so similar doesn't happen again.

You could even try practice your communication skills in how you respond on this thread. Starting a thread, and ignoring post of the advice does suggest your communication skills are good. If your communicate style in similar in the workplace, I understand why you are struggling.

I think you need to see the advice and support of the agencies dedigned to help you.

Have you been dismissed from multiple organisations or just the one?

Why did you do this? And can you not see why it was inappropriate? That would be a disciplinary matter where I work.

I sympathise. But the employer is the one who pays your salary and it looks like they think you arent the right person for this particular job. As somebody else said they just want the work done.

All of this.

Exactly my thoughts.

Adjustments can only be a to a point, you still need people who can do the job. It's not a training program, it's a job. Other members of staff are busy with their own workload, they are not there to be a full time tutor.

You would be the first one to complain if people you are dealing with in real life would be unsuitable.

This sort of graduate role isn’t for you right now. I’d look for a lower-level job where you can build on your skills, master the job on the production and communication side, and work your way up. Perhaps civil service - but not graduate entry. NHS or schools might be good too.

I have always thought this too.

Hopefully OP can find one of those.

The level of adjustment that you required sounds unreasonable and suggests that the job is beyond your capability, at least at the present time. You would probably do better to start with something less demanding to build your experience up and develop your coping strategies.

I have AuDHD and there are some jobs/careers that I would never be able to do because the level of adjustment required is beyond what an employer could reasonably provide and I just don’t have the ability, regardless of being ND. Equally, being neurodivergent doesn’t exempt you from needing to communicate and work with others in an appropriate way eg apologising for recording people without their consent, even if you personally don’t believe you did anything wrong.

I agree with PPs that schools and universities create unrealistic expectations in terms of what support and adjustments are available.

As an example, if you are neurotypical and struggle with maths then you won’t get a job as an accountant. But it seems now that a lot of neurodivergent people who are bad at maths will insist that the employer is duty bound to give them special help with their maths as a “reasonable adjustment” because they have the right to be an accountant.

There are hundreds of thousands of other jobs you could do. Millions.

Definitely take this advice on board. This company doesn’t seem like the right place for you. You need a supportive employer. It might take you longer to find one, but you will find one.

You sound very cruel and very old school- same approach for everyone. Thankfully a number of companies are willing to make the adjustments because they appreciate that having people with ND can a positive impact on business.

Next job you get, join a trade union.

“rather than on whether I could actually do the analytical work”

There is more to being good at your job than this.