Hi everyone!
I've recently been diagnosed with ASD at 33 and I suppose it's helped me understand why I struggle socially on a daily basis.
A main struggle I have right now is that I need a new job. I'm currently working in customer service (somehow) and I'm a manager (again, somehow) however, it's really not for me. Only recently have I realized that throughout my adult life, I have never actively put myself forward for a job. I've always had some form of help from parents or the Job Centre.
I have been in my job for over 10 years and it exhausts me. I never understood why considering that it's not an active role but now I know. Some days I can handle it but most of the time, I'm overwhelmed by what I used to consider the silly things.
My question to others, possibly in the same position, is how did you find work? I have almost no qualifications and I've never put myself forward for a job because I always feel like I'm not good enough (to put it simply).
What sort of jobs are out there that aren't customer focused?
Thanks for reading.
Sam
PS. - I would love to connect with other people too. I feel so alone with this new epiphany so to speak and would love to connect with others who have had the same experience or, even just to chat!
