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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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  • Forgive me if I sound ignorant, but if your mental age is 12, won’t these jobs be a bit difficult for you?

    I too have a medical interest, and I’ve actually worked as a lab assistant. It was very enjoyable. I think you would like it.

    Regarding your mum, she’s just worried. That’s what we do, we worry. Perhaps she thinks you’re  taking on too much. 3-4 days a week is going to be quite something.

    Have a chat with her, and try and reassure her that if you start to find things difficult, you will let her know and ask for help, but for now, she needs to let go a little and let you find your own path. Good luck!

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  • Forgive me if I sound ignorant, but if your mental age is 12, won’t these jobs be a bit difficult for you?

    I too have a medical interest, and I’ve actually worked as a lab assistant. It was very enjoyable. I think you would like it.

    Regarding your mum, she’s just worried. That’s what we do, we worry. Perhaps she thinks you’re  taking on too much. 3-4 days a week is going to be quite something.

    Have a chat with her, and try and reassure her that if you start to find things difficult, you will let her know and ask for help, but for now, she needs to let go a little and let you find your own path. Good luck!

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