Published on 12, July, 2020
Hey,
I have aspergers and struggle with social interaction as well as sensory issues, but work full time in a busy restaurant due to the need to earn money. I am not currently qualified to do anything else really. I really struggle on a daily basis and it is exhausting and stressful dealing with constant interaction and a very busy and pressurised work environment. Does anyone have any tips of how to cope in this sort of environment? Any techniques?
Security guard work, perhaps? Well, another kind of work? Data entry?
the problem i find is you end up becoming a people pleaser and sacrifice your own feelings and wellbeing trying to fit in.... im stuck in my job, i know its making me worse but having no money is also not going to help - if your lucky you will find a workplace thats understanding and then find out that that understanding only lasts so long.
I worked in a bar in 2008 and also found it very difficult going. Can you maybe try to change your role? Ask to start a position as commis chef so you're in the kitchen.
Or try a career change. Try and get a data entry job. You sit at a desk and enter lots of data. Pretty dull, but less stress.
Have you considered an office job perhaps where it would be a bit less stressful? Or how about going for an apprenticeship in something? There are apprenticeships in everything these days. If you were unhappy in your current work I mean. Do you think if you found a way to cope better in the environment you would enjoy it more?
Life is hard, and I'm also still trying to find techniques as well!
I can understand how a very busy environment and constant interaction can be stressful. I'm not sure what the best suggestion is, I guess maybe try to look after yourself during the weekend or evenings whenever you get a chance to take a break. I think having some quiet time away from work once in a while is quite helpful, so I can recharge, and then face work/people again.