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What unskilled work doesn't involve too much social contact?

astrogirl

Hi,

I have Asperger's (and other problems) and always loose jobs really quickly. I have no skills whatsoever and can't even compile a C.V. as I can't even remeber the names of some of the places I've worked let alone when! I've been on benefits for over 2 years so there is no way I could afford to do any training or learn to drive or anything. So I need to find a job that is very easy to get but involves working alone as much as possible as not getting on with other people is the main reason that I always loose jobs.

Please don't give the usual answer "find something you are good at" because claiming benefits is the only thing that I seem to have any talent for! However any other suggesgions would be VERY gratefully recieved as I have no idea what to do.

Thanks in advance.

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  • Hi,

     The only advice I can give is as above. Find a local course to teach you what you need to know. I only work part-time just now, due to the commitments of my sons, but you can start slowly and work up to what you can manage. It's not for the faint hearted, I guess, but it is rewarding.

    I don't understand much about e-bay trading etc, but I'm pretty sure what you mention re your trading is suspect, unless it's a hobby or non profit type venture. Get some advice and consider going legal if you find that what you are doing is wrong. Personally, I've done everything properly, because I perfer to sleep at night. That would be my advice. If you are going to work for yourself. Do it right. It saves any complications and gives you peace of mind. See an Accountant and a solictor who knows about your type of trading etc. They will advise you and get you registered with HMRC etc. 

    Tell you the truth, working is the only way I get to meet people outside in the real world, otherwise my life would be completely isolated. Care has it's rewards, but I have to have outside interests beyond that, otherwise I wouldn't really feel like I was contributing and my life would be quite empty.

    I used to volunteer quite a bit, Have you considered volunteering anywhere?

    Good luck

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  • Hi,

     The only advice I can give is as above. Find a local course to teach you what you need to know. I only work part-time just now, due to the commitments of my sons, but you can start slowly and work up to what you can manage. It's not for the faint hearted, I guess, but it is rewarding.

    I don't understand much about e-bay trading etc, but I'm pretty sure what you mention re your trading is suspect, unless it's a hobby or non profit type venture. Get some advice and consider going legal if you find that what you are doing is wrong. Personally, I've done everything properly, because I perfer to sleep at night. That would be my advice. If you are going to work for yourself. Do it right. It saves any complications and gives you peace of mind. See an Accountant and a solictor who knows about your type of trading etc. They will advise you and get you registered with HMRC etc. 

    Tell you the truth, working is the only way I get to meet people outside in the real world, otherwise my life would be completely isolated. Care has it's rewards, but I have to have outside interests beyond that, otherwise I wouldn't really feel like I was contributing and my life would be quite empty.

    I used to volunteer quite a bit, Have you considered volunteering anywhere?

    Good luck

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