How to Process a Layoff When You're Autistic or Have ADHD

<p>Processing a layoff is different when you&#39;re autistic or have ADHD. Brett Whitmarsh, host of The AuDHD Boss, shares what he learned in the ten months after his own layoff from a twelve-year corporate role, and what actually helped him grieve, rest, and figure out what came next.</p><p>In this episode, Brett covers:</p><ul><li>Why a layoff isn&#39;t a reflection of your performance, even when it feels personal</li><li>How to let yourself grieve a job loss without rushing past it</li><li>Why taking time before making major decisions matters, especially with a severance package</li><li>How to turn your job history into a list of transferable skills</li><li>Why applying through AI-driven hiring platforms alone often isn&#39;t enough, and how to use personal connections instead</li><li>Where to find real support without paying for resources that should be free</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Brett also references the exercise from his Drains &amp; Sparks: An AuDHD Workplace Workbook, and shares the personal decision-making mistake he made in the weeks right after his own layoff.</p>