In this conversation, Raymond Chandler III shares his personal experiences as an autistic individual navigating the workplace, discussing the challenges of discrimination, the importance of advocacy for autistic employment rights, and the legal hurdles faced by neurodivergent individuals. He reflects on his achievements, including a recent raise and bonus, while emphasizing the need for inclusivity and support for others in the autistic community.
The PDF of lies: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lF_4SaLE3ZlOJJpK3mFsOkn33jcs-1d-/view?usp=drive_link
Credits: #
- Kendrick Lamar Art (top right of thumbnail) by SWAYART on Insta. https://www.instagram.com/sway_art
Takeaways #
- Raymond discusses his struggles with eye contact and presenting himself on camera due to being autistic.
- He celebrates the successful campaign for the second printing of his game, City of the Big Shoulders.
- Raymond received a significant raise and bonus, highlighting the importance of validation in the workplace.
- He emphasizes the need for those with privilege to advocate for others in the autistic community.
- Raymond shares his experience of being fired for defending another autistic individual.
- He discusses the rampant discrimination faced by autistic individuals in the workplace.
- Raymond highlights the legal loopholes that allow discrimination against autistic people.
- He stresses the importance of communication and understanding in the workplace for neurodivergent individuals.
- Raymond reflects on the challenges of being a leader while advocating for inclusivity.
- He concludes with a call to action for supporting and uplifting each other in the autistic community.
Chapters #
- 00:00 The Welcome Wagon
- 01:24 The reality of being autistic at work
- 03:24 What happened at my last job
- 06:35 Fighting back and exploring the legal realities
- 08:47 The lying lies and telling truth of an ableist employer
- 12:42 Is it weakness? You decide.