Published on 12, July, 2020
I am currently working as an administrator (full time, in person) and am constantly exhausted and overwhelmed. It seems like a job that should be manageable but I am struggling so much and currently on sick leave because of becoming burnt out. I think I need to find a different job because this isn't sustainable for me, but I have no idea what to look for. Does anyone know any jobs that are well suited to autistic adults?
Hi!
Our autistic community is very diverse, however I think that self employment/freelance works very well for many of us because of the level of autonomy it provides.
For example, I have become involved in writing blogs about my autistic experiences recently and potentially I could pursue this as a paid career.
I hope this helps!
This is a really good point, thank you. I had tried to pursue freelance work before but found the lack of stability a bit anxiety-inducing. But your comment has made me realise the job I'm in now poses its own problems because the hours are completely wrong for me and there's nothing I can do to change that. I thought because I'm autistic I would like the routine of full-time employment but have learnt this doesn't make sense for me. Thank you for your suggestion, it is really helpful to consider this!