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?
I have had so many jobs in the past. I seem to stay in the job for a couple of years before moving on to something totally different.
Currently I am a police officer. I struggled for over 2 years in the job for loads of different reasons that all affected my asd. At the time I didn’t know I had asd (very recently diagnosed). I had a major burnout and was off work for sometime. Now currently trying to work out my own limitations and what I am capable of doing work wise with the help of my work.
Sometimes you just need to try different things, even though it might be outside your comfort zone the only way you will know is to try. It also helps if you have the support of colleagues and bosses
I'm the same, I do a job for a while, then lose interest and move on. I've had jobs in banks, libraries, printing, charities, travel helplines, accountants, schools, colleges, publishers, life coaching, probably others too. I've got an odd CV now.
I have an odd CV too! Lots of jobs, lots of industries. I've been "let go" more times than I care to count as it would make me feel sad. I just lump jobs together as "temporary work" after a few years otherwise my CV would be very long. I've had my current job for 18 months, the third longest ever. My employer has autistic family members and seems very chilled out with me.
Me too about the CV! I've divided it into sections: Admin, Charity, Education, Publishing. And a section called Full Time Mother with all the jobs I do in that area.