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Help with Talking about after GCSE's and Jobs

Toby

Hello i am Toby ,

I have Autism & ADHD and recently just finished my GCSE exams and moving on in the world to college this september , I was wondering how difficult is it to find a job really because i can talk alot and i listen averagely well but finding walls along the way , this one careers advisor at my school was saying so many negative things about how i can do this or that because all i ever really wanted to do was either be a firefighter or go in the armed forces to serve our great country but so many people are saying so many negative things... because in the army i would want to be a Combat medical technician basically a Paramedic on the frontline but i am getting so many negative everything towards me about careers , but i am starting to also to get into a hobbie of blacksmithing making stuff with my hands aswell , going to St. John Ambulance Cadets and Explorer Scouts and i am to college in September so all good but i wanted some advice from other people? on Jobs and is it going to be hard for a 16 year old moving up into the world trying to get a job , But the one thing i know well , Once i have had help finding a job i want to do .. I won't ever give up ever! ... they can push me down and i will get back up , but i wanted to have your Advice and Feedback all that etc .. about getting Jobs and the Problem of it all....

  • Hi Toby,

      The job market is very difficult at the moment. I have two boys much like yourself who are struggling to find work. One wanted to go in the Army, but was turned down because of his difficulties. It seems their are some jobs that prohibit those on the spectrum from applying, however, it's not all bleak.

    One of my boys is considering part time work to start (He's already done voluntary) and the other is considering voluntary and part time working for himself.

    If you are supported by ConneXions they could also look at voluntary placements, apprenticeships, or work placement programs. They can also direct you to the YES team (Youth Employment Service) once you finish college.

    If you have a hobbie, which you would like to become self-employed doing, their are teams dedicated to supporting young people with needs just like yours. I've included two links below you may like to call them and talk over your options.

    http://www.enterpriseexchange.org.uk/start-up-support-for-people-who-face-extra-barriers-to-enterprise/

    www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/.../

    Talk with your care givers about some of your ideas and discuss these options with the careers advisors also. You may find it's not just about being negetive. it may also be about what you find managable. My son thought he could manage full time work (He did un unpaid trial), but has now realized he struggled. Working full time can be challenging, but thats ok. It's about what is good for you and your needs.

    It's important to be realistic and to work in a field you enjoy. You sound very dedicated and i'm sure you would be an asset to any employer that took you on. Be patient, after all you have college as well.

    Voluntary work may not appeal to everyone, but is a good way to get known (They may want to take you on as a paid worker after a trial) and it looks very good to haave voluntary work on your CV. When you apply for paid work.

    Keep positive and I wish you luck.

    Regards

    Coogybear XX