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Subject: Problems at work Author: Christina [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 12:56:57 10/14/12 Sun I found out that I was dyslexic upon entering college (20+yrs ago) I was very successful in school and landed a great job soon after. I have been at my place of work for 16 yrs now. I never gave them any formal information about me being dyslexic. I had shared it with some of my supervisors and colleagues. I have been labeled as a trouble maker because I tend to question everything. Not to be difficult but to help me processes events, policy changes, and other information. I have gotten into a few problems usually around communication. When I feel like I'm being attacked, I get extremely frustrated because of my inability to express my self in a logical manner. I can organize my thoughts and tend to confuse whoever is listening. So, I tend to give up and take whatever they throw at me. After some serious reflection, I have identified one of the reasons for this break down. It is my company's communication guidelines. It is very specific with use of word choices (should use and over but because "but" has a negative feeling associated to it.) I have to be aware of my body language, use I messages, seak clarification, avoid defensiveness to name a few. I am so paranoid to talk because I'm more focused on the process rather then the content. Well, needless to say I have found myself in trouble and I really feel I have no support from my supervisor . I am going into a disciplinary action meeting and I am scared to death because I am not sure if I'm going to be able to process everything and explain myself well. I feel I am going to be bulldozed into admitting something I didn't do. I feel if I share my dyslexia now they are going to say I am making iexcuses. I threw away the documentation about my dyslexia a few yrs back so I really have no proof. I don't know what to do and feel like a complete loser. So, I'm just wondering if anyone might be able to offer some advice for me. Thank you [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]