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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.

  • in reply to Lotus

    That book sounds intriguing; I’ll have to add it to my to-read list! I can’t do much other reading at the moment apart from my studies.

    No one I know in accounts would say reconciliation is exciting ha-ha. The module I’m studying at the moment is related to budgeting and short-term decision making, and I’m really enjoying it.

    Honestly, the perspective you’ve shared is more than enough. It’s lovely to hear from someone who’s been there and done it, and who understands the challenges. I’m not particularly looking to manage others, but apparently, I have a knack for it, I do it naturally without even realising it, yet some people with the title get paid for doing the same things. Definitely something to keep in mind for the future.

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  • in reply to Lotus

    That book sounds intriguing; I’ll have to add it to my to-read list! I can’t do much other reading at the moment apart from my studies.

    No one I know in accounts would say reconciliation is exciting ha-ha. The module I’m studying at the moment is related to budgeting and short-term decision making, and I’m really enjoying it.

    Honestly, the perspective you’ve shared is more than enough. It’s lovely to hear from someone who’s been there and done it, and who understands the challenges. I’m not particularly looking to manage others, but apparently, I have a knack for it, I do it naturally without even realising it, yet some people with the title get paid for doing the same things. Definitely something to keep in mind for the future.

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