The perks of having autism at work!

Lyndsay said:

I'm 15 years old, and I recently completed my work experience at Waterstones, the bookshop. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there, and aspects of my autism helped me excell in the job! For example, I was constantly organizing the books and placing them alphabetically on the shelf. And when a customer asked for a specific book, I could remember where I had seen the book and quickly show them where it is.

even when the shop got busy and noisy, I was allowed to go and work somewhere that was much more quiet.

My parents were concerned about me working in a shop, due to interaction with the public and the noise levels, but it turned out fine. I'll definitely be applying for a job at Waterstones when I am older!

yip, it always boggles my mind how soceity hasnt picked up on that yet, autistics can be very good workers,

i've always been perplexed by the fact most nt's hate 'mindless tasks' like sorting files, naming them etc, my partner LOVES it he can sit and do that for hours, literally, it's a bit nuts to see him enjoy it so much

it's really good your work adapts to your autism and your needs that way, well done them, wish more were like that, i now have a wee bit more respect for waterstones

Lyndsay said:

I'm 15 years old, and I recently completed my work experience at Waterstones, the bookshop. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience there, and aspects of my autism helped me excell in the job! For example, I was constantly organizing the books and placing them alphabetically on the shelf. And when a customer asked for a specific book, I could remember where I had seen the book and quickly show them where it is.

even when the shop got busy and noisy, I was allowed to go and work somewhere that was much more quiet.

My parents were concerned about me working in a shop, due to interaction with the public and the noise levels, but it turned out fine. I'll definitely be applying for a job at Waterstones when I am older!

yip, it always boggles my mind how soceity hasnt picked up on that yet, autistics can be very good workers,

i've always been perplexed by the fact most nt's hate 'mindless tasks' like sorting files, naming them etc, my partner LOVES it he can sit and do that for hours, literally, it's a bit nuts to see him enjoy it so much

it's really good your work adapts to your autism and your needs that way, well done them, wish more were like that, i now have a wee bit more respect for waterstones