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?
Sim said:Does anyone know any jobs that are well suited to autistic adults?
This question is raised often in this place. It is one that I find a little triggering (my problem, not yours Simeranio) because I perceive it as a meaningless question. Autistic people are SO SO VERY VARIED that one cannot possibly proffer an answer.
Some autistic people make excellent TV presenters. Some autistic people make excellent scientists. Some autistic people make excellent CEO's. Some autistic people are excellent with animals. Some autistic people are excellent crisis managers. Some autistic people are excellent till operators.
.......And the opposites are also all true too.
Only you can know what you are well suited for.....and perhaps more importantly......how much energy you can reliably muster to do it.
I wish you well in your search - it does sound like your current role is not working for you so I hope you will be able to determine what else you should do, and then secure it for yourself.
Happy hunting.
Yes, that makes sense. Sorry if it was a silly question. I think it just often feels hopeless and I know a lot of autistic people struggle work at all so I was wondering if there were any specific jobs that are suited to our high sensitivities etc. but I realise each autistic person's struggle is different to the next. I personally struggle a lot with having too many demands/multitasking, and having too much social interactions, but then my mum who is autistic loves socialising so I guess my question was a bit pointless, sorry about that. But thank you for the support.
It's not a "silly" question.....it is a common and reasonable question....just "meaningless" to me, because of how I perceive us autistic people to be - ie UBER varied!!
I have all manner of problems (very similar to yours,) but I can cope in terms of work.....because.....when I am at work, I can "become" or "become perceived" as something/someone different......because I am doing something that I have a natural competency at... and REALLY enjoy doing. I'm incredibly social and verbal if we're talking about something I know & do well. The problems start (for me) if we stray into "normal" social territory.......then, frankly, I can't be arsed and don't function well.
Like I say......everyone / every situation is different.
I hope some of the other folk here have been a bit more constructive than me! I do, most sincerely, wish you VERY well in your hunt.
Kindest regards
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I've been plugging away "at my thing" for 30+ years......so whether people like it or not (and despite the horrendous sacrifices I have made to stick with it [unconsciously])......I know now, that I am blessed now, to enjoy a degree of confidence in my field!
FYI - Still not confident that I did the RIGHT thing and that now I am in the RIGHT place.......but I am in a place where I feel confident....but not necessarily comfortable !
That makes sense, thank you for sharing. I know what you mean, I have felt most "normal" when people talk to me about something I like or when I have been able to do work that I am skilled at. I'm happy for you you've found something like that. Hope I can one day too