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   Sean C. (filmfreak75@mastodon.social)'s status on Saturday, 17-Aug-2024 15:58:08 JST Sean C.

   @actuallyautistic #ActuallyAutistic question for the community -- how do you deal with an onslaught of toxic positivity at work?

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     wb x64 (wilbr@glitch.social)'s status on Saturday, 17-Aug-2024 15:58:06 JST wb x64

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     @filmfreak75 @actuallyautistic #2 may ruffle feathers: having backup plans in place so you don't get sucked into toxic situations but don't "bad attitude" yourself out of a job is a good idea. Practice clear, loving, but truthful communication on small things so that when it's a big thing you're experienced: true care isn't shown by papering over uncomfortable truths! We can show care by kindly being honest.

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     wb x64 (wilbr@glitch.social)'s status on Saturday, 17-Aug-2024 15:58:07 JST wb x64

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     @filmfreak75 @actuallyautistic firstly, boundaries. It's a red flag so limit your involvement to things that are less likely to produce actually toxic situations that affect you. Boundaries are promises to your future self about avoiding harm and don't actually need to be stated; boundaries are not rules for others, but signals for you to disengage.

     Secondly, sincerity, "realness," a genuine desire to be a good colleague but not necessarily going with the flow to smooth over tension.

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