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Looking to Make Like-Minded Friends

NeurodivergentMind

Hi everyone.

I’m neurodivergent and looking to make some friendly, supportive connections here.

I’m a homebody and have some sensory challenges, so public socialising isn’t always easy. But, my past roles have involved a lot of interaction, so I can socialise when I want to. I currently work in finance and would love to meet others with similar professional backgrounds or shared interests.

If you’re interested in chatting or connecting, feel free to send me a private message. I’d love to gradually build friendships and maybe a small group for supportive conversation.

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  • Hi and welcome to the community. I'm female, also a homebody, retired now but used to work in accounting. My current main interests are reading and playing video games.

    I don't do private messaging, but happy to chat on the forum.

  • in reply to Lotus

    Hi, thanks for the welcome.
    Nice to meet you. With reading, do you have any favourite genres?
    How long did you work in accounting, and in what area, if you don’t mind sharing? I’m currently studying CIMA while working full time.
    Happy to chat here on the forum.

  • in reply to NeurodivergentMind

    I mainly enjoy reading sci-fi, time travel, thriller & dystopian future novels although I sometimes also read romantic comedy or historical novels.

    I started as a Junior Accounts Clerk at the age of 18 and did various accounts roles over my working lifetime including Assistant Accountant & Finance Analyst in the NHS and finishing with an Accounts Payable Manager role prior to retiring. I did take a few breaks doing other jobs - including receptionist, SEN teaching assistant and Teacher of English as a second language, but most of my working years were spent in Accounting.

    I'm AAT qualified. I did start CIMA but failed one of the level 1 exams twice, and then changed to AAT which I passed with distinction. I know how hard CIMA is so I wish you luck.

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  • in reply to NeurodivergentMind

    I mainly enjoy reading sci-fi, time travel, thriller & dystopian future novels although I sometimes also read romantic comedy or historical novels.

    I started as a Junior Accounts Clerk at the age of 18 and did various accounts roles over my working lifetime including Assistant Accountant & Finance Analyst in the NHS and finishing with an Accounts Payable Manager role prior to retiring. I did take a few breaks doing other jobs - including receptionist, SEN teaching assistant and Teacher of English as a second language, but most of my working years were spent in Accounting.

    I'm AAT qualified. I did start CIMA but failed one of the level 1 exams twice, and then changed to AAT which I passed with distinction. I know how hard CIMA is so I wish you luck.

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  • in reply to Lotus

    Lotus, I like your selection of genres. I’ve actually written a romance novella myself. Are you currently reading anything?

    You’ve had some really varied roles, and I’m sure you could give me some useful advice. I’m currently on the reconciliation team, but I’m struggling a bit to figure out which area of accounting I would really enjoy. It’s tricky since I haven’t yet been exposed to all areas, but my plan for the new year is to gain more experience in different areas so I can get a clearer idea.

    Snap, I’m also AAT qualified. I hadn’t planned on studying further, but it seems that to progress in the field, it’s often expected. Thank you, I really appreciate the encouragement.