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Programmer37

Hi

I am 39 years old and recently had mental breeakdown because I wasm't performing well in my IT job and my collegues were partiicularly helpful.

I was rrecently diagnosed with autism.  I was wondering is there help in the following

1) help find a suitable job for me

2)help in interviews . I dont know how I come across in interviews but I know for a fact communication isn't my forte.

I am also looking for some advise because I feel if I do get a job, it will probably be in IT because I did a test to find suitable job for me and it said IT. Also I only have experience in IT.

BUT I am very worried I will have another mental breakdown. I dont know if there is something that can be done to reduce the risk of this happening.

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  • Good evening, Programmer37,

    I have some concerns about you looking for more IT jobs, because you said you had a:

    Programmer37 said:
    mental breeakdown because I wasm't performing well in my IT job

    That makes me think that maybe you need a break from IT? In your job search I would consider looking for a variety of jobs. Yes, look for some IT jobs, but also consider other options. It wouldn’t do you much good to start up in a new IT job and restart the cycle towards another breakdown.

    Programmer37 said:
    Also I only have experience in IT.

    Okay, but you also have what are called “transferable skills.” These are skills that you can take from one job to another. For example, IT requires some level of organization and focus. Those two skills are also imperative in, say, the bookkeeping or library settings.

    I had no experience in helping disabled people find jobs until roughly twoish months ago. BUT I had transferable skills in educating and one-on-one guidance.

  • in reply to profdanger

    where can I find help in finding a job? 

  • in reply to Programmer37

    Now this I might not be as much of a help in since I live in the States. Assistance might look a little different in the UK.

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment <- This is a webpage here on NAS that can possibly point you in the right direction.

    At least here in the States we have employment specialists like myself that work at companies that assist people with disabilities in their employment goals. I assume UK’s got similar setups, but I’m not sure.

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