Hi All

Good afternoon Whippet, I'm glad it was helpful. It's okay I'm a bit better over it now. I just hope my next roles are more supportive. Today at the appointment I had I may be on a new course that's suitable to a course I did I'm graphic design. I love art but struggled since no degree! Anyway, hope all is well on your side and you find something useful also. :) 

Hi Yuki, thanks for the insight, it was helpful. I’m sorry about what happened to you at your last role, that’s awful behaviour from them. I hope you get a better role when you’re ready

Welcome Yukicross,

Zelda is one of my all time favourites. I have just got "Echoes of Wisdom" for my Switch, but I am in the middle of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster IV. I'll start it when I have finished that.

I hope to continue to see you around here. I'm one of the older members (by older I mean age )

Hi Desmond!

Yeah, I often seem to land on my feet every time. I did try for many years to get into graphic design work (as I have my highest qualification in it)... But because it is no degree = no work sadly. But I do agree it is difficult. 

Welcome, Brother; from another Mother!

I hope you can find work. Though, to be honest, you're best getting something related to your hobbies. It's a cuthroat world; out there.

I'm doing well, hope it's the same for you! I think I know one... I signed up to it before, but the clinic I got diagnosed at hopefully referred me back to them. Thinking I might need to pop in and actually see them one day.

I suppose it depends where people live... have had better luck with roles where I now live. In admin you often get told... it depends on a few things- would you cope in a front facing role? Having to multitask (telephone/emails/face to face).. it's mostly data entry for basic tasks or learning new systems (depends on the admin role). You often get training in these jobs if you are new to it. I will admit I was very anxious at first but it has been easier for me the more I do it.

I do like some of it, but it can get a bit boring (doing the same/similar tasks). I was hoping my last role I could've kept longer they kinda... went behind my back about letting me go. They told the agency and I got very upset thinking I was doing okay. It can get a difficult with others being angry at you which I dont like. But if youve got the right support it really helps. 

I could keep on writing more but... I hope it gives you an idea? 

Hi Yuki, thank you for replying and I hope you’re well.

I agree with you about rejection and saying that you have autism. Do you know of any support services near you? It seems like I’m in a black hole where I live  I do think about admin but I get anxious over not knowing what’s expected of me, or am I just overthinking? What has admin been like for you? :) 

Hi whippet, nice to meet you! Raichu is very cute yes there's over 1000 now... I believe? I honestly relate about the job situation. For me it's a mental toll of rejection then trying to figure out how to say "I have autism"... is there anything you enjoy for Job aspect? Art? Admin? I find reception work and admin easy enough for me to do.

Honestly watch hazbin hotel or the other show helluva boss! I love both shows! 

Appreciate the reply:) 

Yuki

Hi Rosie,

Thank you for sending over the links and information. I will have a look into it next week and is very appreciated. I believe I have already been referred to austitic society for employment help... but may need to chase this up!

Kind regards

Hi Rosie, thanks for links. However, I researched Maximus and found that they can only help people who are in employment or taking leave of absence but still employed. They don’t help people struggling to find work or offer employability programmes. 

Dear Yukicross97, 

We have information and advice on applying for a job, tips for interacting and coping at work, advice on dealing with bullying in the workplace and what the law says about your rights at work: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/employment 

You can also find our free online ‘Finding Employment’ module on our website: https://www.autismonlinetraining.com/ 

This module is designed to help autistic job seekers entering the job market understand their strengths and what next steps they could take towards gaining meaningful employment or work. 

Evenbreak matches disabled job seekers with employers to build a diverse workforce. You can visit the Evenbreak website for listed job vacancies: https://www.evenbreak.co.uk/ 

The British Association of Supported Employment has a database of supported employment agencies, so you can search for one in your local area: https://www.base-uk.org/home 

Maximus offer a range of employability programmes throughout the UK, including, programmes for disabled people who are struggling to find work: https://www.maximusuk.co.uk/ 

The National Autistic Society employment and volunteering opportunities are updated frequently. We particularly welcome applications from autistic people. 

I hope this is helpful.

Kind Regards,

Rosie Mod

Hi, nice to meet you  I used to love Pokémon, Raichu was my favourite. I can’t believe there’s so many now. 

I’m also unemployed. Most jobs available seem so stressful to me, and without understanding or accommodations I don’t know what I could do. 

I keep meaning to watch Hazbin Hotel, Loona looks cool.