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What jobs best suit you as an autistic adult?

Ellie 567

Hi everyone, 

I'm looking for a new role and was wondering what roles everyone on here does for work? For me, I like:

Structure, routine, specific tasks (so I dont get confused with vague instructions). My hobbies are: 

Fitness

Animals 

English 

I used to do some tutoring which I liked. 

Thanks,

Ellie

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  • Good morning Ellie,

    I was a professor of music for 10 years, but between the low pay, imposter syndrome, and students just outright stopped trying during/after COVID, I had to leave.

    Then I was a factory worker putting tanks of insulation foam into boxes for almost 2 years. That job was pretty great, because it was a lot of repetition, so expectations were pretty solid. Problem was I often made small mistakes (ADHD) and I had difficulty with taking on too much work compared to my peers. It ended up being physically draining, whereas teaching was emotionally/intellectually draining.

    Now I work as an employment specialist helping people with disabilities find jobs. On one hand it’s great that I feel pretty fulfilled when things work out and I have a flexible schedule that I am in charge of, but on the other hand it can be really stressful working with others with disabilities. Some of my clients are powder kegs ready to explode on a moment’s notice.

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  • Good morning Ellie,

    I was a professor of music for 10 years, but between the low pay, imposter syndrome, and students just outright stopped trying during/after COVID, I had to leave.

    Then I was a factory worker putting tanks of insulation foam into boxes for almost 2 years. That job was pretty great, because it was a lot of repetition, so expectations were pretty solid. Problem was I often made small mistakes (ADHD) and I had difficulty with taking on too much work compared to my peers. It ended up being physically draining, whereas teaching was emotionally/intellectually draining.

    Now I work as an employment specialist helping people with disabilities find jobs. On one hand it’s great that I feel pretty fulfilled when things work out and I have a flexible schedule that I am in charge of, but on the other hand it can be really stressful working with others with disabilities. Some of my clients are powder kegs ready to explode on a moment’s notice.

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