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Hi, I'm new this his board, so I thought I should introduce myself here first.

I was diagnosed with Aspergers when I was still I school - I tried to brush it off for years, and get on with my life, but I have too many problems to be able to do that.

I've been trying to find work, but with no luck, first because I find it difficult to write an application letter, also I find it tough in interviews because I'm not very good in conversation - I am a friendly, approachable persons, but that doesn't come across in interviews - I don't know whether or not I should tell them I have Aspergers, or if that would ruin any chance I have of getting a job.

I wish I could do this under better conditions, but I have to go in for an interview with a company in charge of running the Work Program, which I was placed on a few years ago. I'm worried about it - even though I've had interviews with them before, and everything was okay. My mum has agreed to go with me, but I still feel like it's going to end badly.

Anyway, that's me, and that's where I am right now. Sorry if this all sounds bad, but that's just how it is. Sorry.

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  • It's been a while since I've commented, so I thought I should provide an update on how things are going

    I've had two interviews with someone from the company running the Work Program - and  he seems like a nice guy, someone who was willing to help. We've discussed some of the issues I face, and how they could be overcome, and possible help. What was really great is he didn't seem to be in a rush to get rid of me so he could leave, or see someone else -  we ended up talking for almost 40 minutes, and I left thinking this could all work out.

    Caretwo - thanks again for the introductory document - I gave one to the advisor, and he was very impressed by it.

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  • It's been a while since I've commented, so I thought I should provide an update on how things are going

    I've had two interviews with someone from the company running the Work Program - and  he seems like a nice guy, someone who was willing to help. We've discussed some of the issues I face, and how they could be overcome, and possible help. What was really great is he didn't seem to be in a rush to get rid of me so he could leave, or see someone else -  we ended up talking for almost 40 minutes, and I left thinking this could all work out.

    Caretwo - thanks again for the introductory document - I gave one to the advisor, and he was very impressed by it.

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