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Repetitive and narrow interests

Autismman

Just wondering what others thoughts are on their interests and how those interests may have impacted negatively when they need to try learn new skills and or adapt to a new work environment. 

A little background on myself; I have very little interest in much outside the scope of the news, gaming, some history, nature and occasionally the spiritual world. It sounds quite extensive and would appear to cover most of the reality we find ourselves in however I have always lacked ambition or had any interest in what may be known as “being successful” or “popular”. I’m happy being me and my routine keeps me sane and feeling safe but I do not think others would understand this way of life or being. 

Any common experience or thoughts very welcome, thank you 

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  • I think idea might be to make a special interest your job, or to get a job in that area. Or alternatively to make your job a special interest and do well in it. You don't have to be perfect, just better than everyone else and learn stuff faster. 

    But hobbies can lose their allure if the pressure of earning money and deadlines comes into it.

    I wouldn't say special interests are particularly negative for me as I have always been clear that passtimes, hobbies and interests are free time activities and earning money has to be the first priority.

    My special interests are for regulation.

  • in reply to Stuart333
    Stuart333 said:
    But hobbies can lose their allure if the pressure of earning money and deadlines comes into it.

    Yes, exactly that's why I never did a career out of my intrest. With the Russian it's also the weird thing,  that I wanted actually to make a career with it, but language means work with people and you have to look and behave professionally. And here is the problem- I must look so unattractive,  that even a shop with jewellery or hotel as a receptionist didn't want to employ me. So an office didn't want too. I tried, applied for a younger accountant,  I seemed to fit their criteria,  my CV was good. But my social skills ruined it all in the interview. So the only jobs that want me was McDonald's,  cashier in a supermarket, call center (they were unhappy though), cleaning service in a hotel and warehouse. The last one is absolutely best option for me. People wonder, what's wrong with me, why I'm doing such a low income job with my skills and knowledge. Now I know, but I don't explain it. It's my secret.

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  • in reply to Stuart333
    Stuart333 said:
    But hobbies can lose their allure if the pressure of earning money and deadlines comes into it.

    Yes, exactly that's why I never did a career out of my intrest. With the Russian it's also the weird thing,  that I wanted actually to make a career with it, but language means work with people and you have to look and behave professionally. And here is the problem- I must look so unattractive,  that even a shop with jewellery or hotel as a receptionist didn't want to employ me. So an office didn't want too. I tried, applied for a younger accountant,  I seemed to fit their criteria,  my CV was good. But my social skills ruined it all in the interview. So the only jobs that want me was McDonald's,  cashier in a supermarket, call center (they were unhappy though), cleaning service in a hotel and warehouse. The last one is absolutely best option for me. People wonder, what's wrong with me, why I'm doing such a low income job with my skills and knowledge. Now I know, but I don't explain it. It's my secret.

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