Starting work for first time and very nervous

Hi there,

I'm 17 and am leaving College to start a new job in June; but I'm quite nervous and need some advice.

I haven't liked College and am looking forward to leaving, as although I told them I have additional needs, nothing has been done to support me and I found the socialising aspect hard, so I don't have any friends there.

I was headhunted for a full time position by someone I knew from the industry; and after being interviewed, the comapny have offered me a job and I start in June.

Because of my age, it is very unusual for someone to leave College and go straight into full time employment. It was the norm many years ago, but today not many people do this and it is a rare thing for someone to do. I fear, being the youngest one in the office, I will fail to make friends at work and feel exactly the same way I do now!

What would your advice be?

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  • Former Member
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    Agree with Rilnintagel.

    I would also say that work can be better than school/college for someone with ASD. School children can be brutal and they tend to be cruel and bullying can be normal. Work environments are much less tolerant of that sort of childish behaviour and I think you might be able to enjoy it more than you have enjoyed college.

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  • Former Member
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    Agree with Rilnintagel.

    I would also say that work can be better than school/college for someone with ASD. School children can be brutal and they tend to be cruel and bullying can be normal. Work environments are much less tolerant of that sort of childish behaviour and I think you might be able to enjoy it more than you have enjoyed college.

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