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Careers

CyrodiilWarrior

Hi,

I was diagnosed on the autism spectrum around this year. Countless past events and experiences finally made sense.

They discontinued the school careers advisor before they could provide any help and I have always struggled with what I want to do as a career.

I suppose throughout my life I have been dealing with multiple problems, such as school bullies, which has occupied the entirety of my mind and thoughts.

Factors what are important:

  • Pay (salary)
  • Location
  • Travel
  • Solitude time (leisure time)
  • Happiness

I want a job I am happy enough doing, whilst receiving a descent pay check. I have been doing UK Zero Hour contract work on minimum wage and lately there has not been enough hours and pay.

I have not found anything I am passionate about.

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  • Hi CyrodiilWarrior, and congrats on receiving your diagnosis.  It must be a relief to look back with greater understanding on things that happened in the past!

    Searching for work as an autistic person can be difficult.  I'm sure many people can relate, and our online community is sure to have a lot of great ideas for you, but in the meantime, NAS also has some guidance pages on employment you might find helpful to have a look at: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/employment

    There is information included on how to find a job that's right for you, how to access support in searching for work, and reasonable adjustments and support you may be able to access in work.

    You may also like to have a look at our financial help and benefits pages: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/finance-money-and-benefits to find out if you are eligible for any financial support, if that is relevant to you.

    I hope you find this helpful, and good luck!

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  • Hi CyrodiilWarrior, and congrats on receiving your diagnosis.  It must be a relief to look back with greater understanding on things that happened in the past!

    Searching for work as an autistic person can be difficult.  I'm sure many people can relate, and our online community is sure to have a lot of great ideas for you, but in the meantime, NAS also has some guidance pages on employment you might find helpful to have a look at: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/employment

    There is information included on how to find a job that's right for you, how to access support in searching for work, and reasonable adjustments and support you may be able to access in work.

    You may also like to have a look at our financial help and benefits pages: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/finance-money-and-benefits to find out if you are eligible for any financial support, if that is relevant to you.

    I hope you find this helpful, and good luck!

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