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what kind of work do people do?

qwerty

I'm quite curious what kind of work do people here do? I've seen from some comments in other threads that there are social workers and teachers out there. The stereotypical autism job is computer programmer, which I think is really cool and requires lots of talent. There are also students on this forum (I'd be interested to know what you're studying). 

Also, what jobs do you think are well-suited for the autistic personality?

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  • I can't talk about this. Just can't. I want to work, I think I have a lot to offer, a lot of skills, honestly. But I can't bring myself to even think about it. I don't know how to move on.

  • in reply to Tinyexplorer

    I think you have a lot to offer when I look at the thread entitled, ' If we could design it ourselves'., You have had quite a lot of input and have some really good unique ideas, in the right environment I think you could flourish, with the right support, there is a job for everyone just need to find your interest and turn it into reality. I am a nurse it took me 5 years to get where I am but I couldn't just nurse anywhere because of my sensitivities so I work in the community it suits my need for interaction and caring for others but with the get out of being an autonomous worker I'm largely self managing and can prioritise my workload, therefore I am doing a job which in reality for an autistic is so not suitable but I have been able to adapt it to fit me and I can't ever imagine doing anything else 

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  • in reply to Tinyexplorer

    I think you have a lot to offer when I look at the thread entitled, ' If we could design it ourselves'., You have had quite a lot of input and have some really good unique ideas, in the right environment I think you could flourish, with the right support, there is a job for everyone just need to find your interest and turn it into reality. I am a nurse it took me 5 years to get where I am but I couldn't just nurse anywhere because of my sensitivities so I work in the community it suits my need for interaction and caring for others but with the get out of being an autonomous worker I'm largely self managing and can prioritise my workload, therefore I am doing a job which in reality for an autistic is so not suitable but I have been able to adapt it to fit me and I can't ever imagine doing anything else 

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