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Getting a job

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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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  • Well done on your jobs. It sounds like they are really anchored in to your interests too and should give you valuable experience. I'm sure it'll be fine, but if it does get tiring, just reduce the hours a bit.

    Are you sure your mum is angry, or is she just worried and expressing that badly? Whatever she's feeling, you can't make her not feel it. But with a bit of luck she'll come round when she sees you earning and independent.

    Good luck.

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  • Well done on your jobs. It sounds like they are really anchored in to your interests too and should give you valuable experience. I'm sure it'll be fine, but if it does get tiring, just reduce the hours a bit.

    Are you sure your mum is angry, or is she just worried and expressing that badly? Whatever she's feeling, you can't make her not feel it. But with a bit of luck she'll come round when she sees you earning and independent.

    Good luck.

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