Anyone else with Autism, ADHD or both gotten into full time employment & got their life together at age 25 ?

Anyone else with Autism, ADHD or both gotten into full time employment & got their life together at age 25 ? I've had enough of these fake organisation that keep failing me or forcing me into work in some really unsuitable work environments or with extremely shady employers. So far I've done so much work experience, leisure & online learning and nothing has given me a little bit of direction. I wanted to go back to college but they do not do digital infrastructure or digital development for those over the age of 23. 

I've tried an apprenticeship which ended early because of the training provider or school going bankrupt, it wasn't something I was interested in anyway but i was willing to give it a chance and complete them, they where in horticulture and retail. Looking back they where probably a waste of time as because they where in dead end entry level subjects. 

I just want some direction or at least a fresh start in a job in a clean, well ventilated environment with routine hours but i keep being harassed into livestock, meat processing and elderly care assistant roles and the only reason i didn't stay at these jobs is because harassment and bullying by the staff was ruthless and became violently physical and dangerous.          

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  • Hi,

    cut yourself some slack... the number of Autistic Adults in full time work is very low so the fact that you’re putting yourself out there is terrific.

    I’m 29, I work nights at a residential school with is occupied, ironically by Autistic lads. I enjoy nights because it requires a hell of a lot less interaction than days (having done both). I’m not crazy about my job and I want more from my life but it pays the bills etc.

    good luck and keep us updated!!

  • I don't want to be dependant on benefit my entire life & i certainly do not want to be pressured into working in some of the environments i have previous worked in.

    I'm currently in getting universal credit and its coving my bills at the moment but it takes one governmental screw up and i'm stuck in financial hardship again. It's not just about being employed and earning money i'm looking for some basic direction and independence & finding suitable employment or training opportunity would at least be the first steps in taking some control over my life.    

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  • I don't want to be dependant on benefit my entire life & i certainly do not want to be pressured into working in some of the environments i have previous worked in.

    I'm currently in getting universal credit and its coving my bills at the moment but it takes one governmental screw up and i'm stuck in financial hardship again. It's not just about being employed and earning money i'm looking for some basic direction and independence & finding suitable employment or training opportunity would at least be the first steps in taking some control over my life.    

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