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Help, Advice and Services for autistic adult looking for first job?

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Hi, I'm a 24 year old female recently diagnosed with Autism a few months ago. I have never worked mainly due to fear and anxiety, but lately I feel I could be finally ready to get a job. The problem is I have limited capability for work which means I'm not suitable for all types of work, I'm very specific on what jobs I would like to do. I'm the kind of person where if I don't like it, I won't do it... That may sound selfish but I have to be honest about it, I don't want to accept the first job I see and then let everyone down because I don't like it, you know? I want to be GOOD at my job and WANT to go to work every day.

I have a special interest in animals but these jobs are so hard to come by, I have a level 2 diploma in horse care but as I have physical illness also I cannot physically work with horses anymore which is so sad. I'm always up all night and sleep during the day so night work in a warehouse or something like this would be perfect for me. Another problem is that I don't drive, I've been too afraid to start driving lessons, so getting to and from work is an issue, combine needing work with animals close to my home that doesn't require me to interact with other people, you can see why it's hard for me to find a job...

I am so, so scared, but I want to work. Does anyone have any advice or tools I can use to get my foot in the door and stay in work long term?

Thanks in advance!

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  • Hi - welcome to the group. I'm 25 and awaiting diagnosis. 

    I have a special interest in animals too (specifically, dogs). I've been trying to search for jobs working with dogs for a while, but I'm struggling to find anything (there are very few vacancies, and the ones I've seen want very specific experience). I'm fortunate to have a job, but I want a job that I really love.

    The National Careers Service website is very useful - you can do skills assessments to work out what kind of career you're suited to. They also have a long list of industries and job profiles, including details on how to get into the roles, what they entail, what the average salaries are etc. Here's their website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

    Good luck with your job hunt - hope the right job comes along soon.

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  • Hi - welcome to the group. I'm 25 and awaiting diagnosis. 

    I have a special interest in animals too (specifically, dogs). I've been trying to search for jobs working with dogs for a while, but I'm struggling to find anything (there are very few vacancies, and the ones I've seen want very specific experience). I'm fortunate to have a job, but I want a job that I really love.

    The National Careers Service website is very useful - you can do skills assessments to work out what kind of career you're suited to. They also have a long list of industries and job profiles, including details on how to get into the roles, what they entail, what the average salaries are etc. Here's their website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

    Good luck with your job hunt - hope the right job comes along soon.

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