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Getting a job

BabyPotato

I'm autistic.

Fairly high functioning but mentally the age of 12. 

I also have a LOT of health problems which affect my daily life. I had to drop out of school because I spent a lot of time in hospital and fell behind. I also kept fainting due to poor health etc. 

I recently got 2 jobs ( I haven't started yet but I got my offers) One is as a Healthcare assistant where I will have to work 3-4 days a week and the other one is as a medical laboratory assistant as a bank job. 

My mum isn't happy about me getting the jobs and I think she keeps getting angry at me because she said that I can't do them. I'm 18 now so I'm allowed to work there legally. The money is important becuase I need to save up money for university and also to help my mum get new windows because these ones are rotting. I also want to do something interesting and stimulating. I am obsessed with medical knowledge and these jobs will give me good exposure. 

I'm a bit afraid to do the jobs but I've already committed and it's better now than never at all. 

How can I make her not angry? 

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  • Hi, 

    From my experience, mums can be over protective. Your mum may seam angry but she is probably trying to look out for you and protect you in her own way. Maybe sit down with her and explain why you want to do them, what interests you about them and the benefits of doing them? 

    If you have two offers for jobs your strongly interested in, the hardest part is done. I am sure you will do amazing in the one you choose. 

    Ive found it helpful to focus on the positive Autistic traits that would make you amazing at a job (e.g. attention to detail, different view of things etc) This got me through 6 jobs in 10 years. 

    As long as the workplace are supportive and provide development go for it :-) 

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  • Hi, 

    From my experience, mums can be over protective. Your mum may seam angry but she is probably trying to look out for you and protect you in her own way. Maybe sit down with her and explain why you want to do them, what interests you about them and the benefits of doing them? 

    If you have two offers for jobs your strongly interested in, the hardest part is done. I am sure you will do amazing in the one you choose. 

    Ive found it helpful to focus on the positive Autistic traits that would make you amazing at a job (e.g. attention to detail, different view of things etc) This got me through 6 jobs in 10 years. 

    As long as the workplace are supportive and provide development go for it :-) 

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