Published on 12, July, 2020
I'd like to find a job that doesn't make me constantly overstimulated, overwhelmed and fatigued, but is also intellectually challenging. I absolutely love learning. Has anyone found a role that works for them?
Your question is very open ended - are you arty or maths & science loving or a loner or need people around you? Also, what qualifications have you collected or what are you aiming for?
AutToFindOutMore said:Here is a linkthat might interest you by Temple Grandin titled "Choosing the Right Job for People with ASD": https://www.aspergers101.com/choosing-right-job-people-autism-aspergers-syndrome/
Here is a linkthat might interest you by Temple Grandin titled "Choosing the Right Job for People with ASD":
https://www.aspergers101.com/choosing-right-job-people-autism-aspergers-syndrome/
The Temple Grandin article is absolutely correct - but it takes a very honest person to do some deep self-analysis to be honest with your strengths and weaknesses - many people delude themselves with 'dream' careers.
BTW - I'm a rocket-scientist and nuclear physicist / CEng. Think Mr Data with a pulse.
Plastic said:but it takes a very honest person to do some deep self-analysis to be honest with your strengths and weaknesses - many people delude themselves with 'dream' careers.
True. Apart from a run of the mill careers adviser found in schools etc who maybe don't have the time to carry out the in depth analysis, aptitude tests etc to stop someone becoming a "square peg in a round hole" in their choice of career, are you aware where people on the autistic spectrum can get such a tailered advice? If there was such a service it would be a boon for job seekers on the spectrum, enabling them to get jobs in which they thrive.
Plastic, I had a feeling you did something like that, having read your previous posts. Awesome.
Elizabeth