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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.  Firstly, you seem mature enough to know what you want and that's good, you are being an adult.  Your mum isn't you, only you know if you can work, and what kind of work you can do.  You are doing the right thing, being positive and trying to work - and goals to aim for.  Just tell your mum you want to work and you like the jobs, and what your goals are.  She will get used to it if you are confident about what you want. 

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  • Hi.  Firstly, you seem mature enough to know what you want and that's good, you are being an adult.  Your mum isn't you, only you know if you can work, and what kind of work you can do.  You are doing the right thing, being positive and trying to work - and goals to aim for.  Just tell your mum you want to work and you like the jobs, and what your goals are.  She will get used to it if you are confident about what you want. 

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