tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post3767615826571577869..comments2023-09-17T04:34:33.856-07:00Comments on My ASD Child: Best and Worst Jobs for Aspergers AdultsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-84552441197012442622022-09-24T16:14:55.589-07:002022-09-24T16:14:55.589-07:00Hi Erin! Since you like kids, did you think about ...Hi Erin! Since you like kids, did you think about teaching/tutoring kids? Perhaps you can teach English, French, Writing skills, etc. You can also do it online, over the zoom app.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-61292152058877610912022-08-08T07:01:15.174-07:002022-08-08T07:01:15.174-07:00Can't really give you the whole life story in ...Can't really give you the whole life story in this format, but here are the broad strokes. I basically went out of control as a teenager. Stopped going to school, started running around with the 'bad kids' and doing drugs and partying too much.<br /><br />Later on figured out that I was different, somehow. Still no diagnosis. Bad stuff happened to and for me. Learned hard lessons. Did a math degree high honors, BA. Became a diet and exercise freak.<br /><br />Worked unbelievably hard. Made a lot of money. Got burned out. Mentally recuperating and trying to think about where to go from here. Life is easier if you are doing what everybody else is doing. It sucks, but that's never been me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-90237114090207946082022-03-01T19:27:47.001-08:002022-03-01T19:27:47.001-08:00Speaking as an air traffic controller of over 25 y...Speaking as an air traffic controller of over 25 years experience in medium and high density operations, and as someone diagnosed with Asperger's, ATC should not be on the "bad job" list. I recently asked 4 of my colleagues to take the AQ50 test; 3 of the 4 scored in the autistic range. At a rough guess, between 15% and 30% of air traffic controllers are autistic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916551956784266210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-43583358540249794292021-07-17T04:24:14.726-07:002021-07-17T04:24:14.726-07:00Unknown, I wish your fiance luck with the twitch a...Unknown, I wish your fiance luck with the twitch affiliate thing, I tried it as well and failed because the social interaction on it was too much to deal with.<br /><br />As a child, around 5, my father was told that I needed help. He was one of those "there's nothing wrong with my kid" types, still is, 32 years later, and because of his denial we do not have a relationship, among other reasons. Growing up my grades were mostly good, and interacted "Ok" with the few kids I was "friends" with, with slight bullying when I appeared different to the more popular kids. We moved more often than I can count because my father who raised me by himself, not even military related moves, just to places it was easier for him to mooch off people and find homeless shelters that would take us in. <br /><br />Fast forward to the age of 20, I received my GED and stressed about going to college but could never commit to the idea, and I'm honestly glad I didn't bother as I do not think it would have ended well. I got married at 22 and over the course of that 10 year marriage had 3 children with my ex-wife, who are all on the spectrum in some capacity. That marriage was mostly rocky because of my inability to relate to emotions, however I did hold 1 job, in a call center for 6 1/2 years. I think I was able to maintain that job because it was a 411 job, so most calls averaged 25 seconds or less. Whenever I've had to interact with customers longer than that, I tend to crack. <br /><br />Now I am 37, and have been with my girlfriend for almost 4 years who is very understanding of my ASD, which I have never been "officially" diagnosed with, but if you knew me, you would definitely say I have it. I live in a state that makes it confusing on how to get services, disability, or what have you so it's a constant mental struggle. <br /><br />Early intervention is a must and I hate to be resentful of my father and upbringing, but it's hard not to be. Even to this day he swears there's nothing wrong with me, but I feel he's mostly like that because he doesn't want to admit the possibility of something being wrong with himself as he's always struggled keeping friends, and being easily addicted/obsessed with topics/things as well. I am grateful that my children were diagnosed early, which is what lead to me realizing all those years later what my struggles might have been caused by.Vincentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-65132981100100962802021-01-15T23:46:50.597-08:002021-01-15T23:46:50.597-08:00I wish I had a women like you, I just been diagnos...I wish I had a women like you, I just been diagnosed with level 3 asperger but such a understanding partner could make life a wholer lot easier for sure! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-89485471508571849492020-10-19T09:17:52.139-07:002020-10-19T09:17:52.139-07:00Wow. I am the fiance of a loving, helpful, and pas...Wow. I am the fiance of a loving, helpful, and passionate Asperger's man. <br /><br />It's not always an easy thing for myself to be able to know always the right thing to do to connect, and/or react to him. We have been together for almost 5 years, getting married in a few months <3 , and very honestly I could not imagine my life without him. The only thing we struggle with that puts some tension on our relationship is his ability to keep a job. I don't have Asperger's but I definitely find it challenging to fit into society, and because of how open and unfiltered my fiance is, it was straight up - a breath of fresh air, from being surrounded by rude, fake, malicious people I had come in contact with in my life this far. I was pretty bullied by other girls growing up. <br /><br />Which is exactly why, I'm not going to give up helping him find his path. He tries so hard to fit in, and he just doesn't. What has made us move forward has been realizing that, and coming to terms with that he is different and people aren't going to like him because he does not do what most society does, which is be filtered. People get so offened by every little thing, and I've noticed with my fiance, he just wants to help. He doesn't care who you are, what color, age, tier in the company you work for... If he sees something, he says something, and sadly!!!!! Because of that, he has lost many jobs. Sadly, being a person that has to watch someone not understand why his honesty is a problem, is definitely the struggle for me. <br /><br />He has a huge passion for IT, but he didn't have the best up bringing and wasn't able to pursue it, or attend college for that matter. He did try to join the military, but due to a heart condition he was unable to continue past boot camp. Didn't make it any better, when 5 years later his younger brother joined. He has worked in warehouses, animal hospital, organic market, call center, pool cleaner, computer repair shop.. some he liked, most he didn't because most of them involved human interaction. He built his gaming PC by himself, he built his car from just a frame. But, he had to get spine surgery at 18 and is unable to lift anything more than 45 pounds now, so that limits a lot of the jobs many people are recommended like delivery delivery... In order for him to feel confident, and less miserable because he can't "fit in" to society, he needs to follow his passion and be surrounded by things he loves. Not a bad a way to be.. <br /><br />He was just signed as a twitch affiliate being a professional gaming streamer, which omg. Is amazing, and I could not be happier for him. B if you want to check out what that all means! But in the meantime while he continues playing for fun and growing it, he does need a temporary job that he can steadily keep for a few years. That's our struggle. In order for him to grow in the gaming world, he will need to continue to improve his setup, and we have many things we would like to do together which of course involves money. I am able to keep a job, and I make a decent salary and I am working on my own side thing to hopefully contribute to our income so I can be supportive. I wouldn't have it any other way, I just wish it wouldn't be this difficult sometimes for him. I've realized writing this, reading all of your comments, and being aside someone with Asperger's, that there is something very wrong with society. All of you are wonderful people, and absolutely deserve the very best and fulfilled lives, and I hope you find your passion. Follow your hearts, you have a passion. If you don't know what it is, find it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-16986399960604405812019-03-06T20:36:51.590-08:002019-03-06T20:36:51.590-08:00I have an associate degree in multimedia design an...I have an associate degree in multimedia design and also in the same boat. The field is competitive and jobs are scarce, this means you have to be really good at what you do and be good at socializing and understanding verbal instructions. It's also hard doing freelance work for that very reason too bc you have to socialize in order to sell your skills. I'm 34 and the thought of going back to school again is overwhelming. I already dropped out of engineering school of two years (in 60$ in private loan debt) before taking 5 more years finishing my associate's degree in multimedia.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05683275055656473382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-8251909053196965012019-03-03T04:50:45.067-08:002019-03-03T04:50:45.067-08:00I am a paramedic. It is a good job! You have to be...I am a paramedic. It is a good job! You have to be correct, and punctual, yes, you have to work with people, but not for a long time. Rewarding job for Neurotipicals and HFAs and for everyone!Argonautahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10104111950979396122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-2135448877085671272018-11-24T22:39:29.084-08:002018-11-24T22:39:29.084-08:00I have Aspergers. I have tried all kinds of jobs....I have Aspergers. I have tried all kinds of jobs. Now that I am over 60, the problem isn't deciding what job to do. The problem is employers do not want to hire people with Aspergers. Yes, there is a lot of discrimination in Canada. I have six years of college and still, employers do not want to hire me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730292310345635051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-64018049712605804682018-10-10T19:41:48.463-07:002018-10-10T19:41:48.463-07:00I agree with what Iran Freedom said:
"You sh...I agree with what Iran Freedom said: <br />"You should also indicate some qualifications with regard to accounting and tax because I found social skills were more important than intellectual ones in tax and accounting / auditing alike. I have a masters in taxation that I don't use because of it. I don't think accounting or tax work is highly suitable for folks like me with Aspergers."<br />I am a CPA and am miserable and don't know how to get out of this career. I'm constantly in a new office and need to talk to people all the time which I try to force on my coworkers because I am not good at it at all.CPA814https://www.blogger.com/profile/03669073513734091615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-22439814954024824612018-10-03T05:27:22.674-07:002018-10-03T05:27:22.674-07:00You have many gifts to offer with your education. ...You have many gifts to offer with your education. If you are a book lover, try blogging or writing. Book stores like Chapters or online book stores. Research online maybe for job ideas for readers. There may be more out there that you may not be aware of. Never give up hope. Our lives are a winding road...be patient and when the time is right, you will find what you are meant to do. Hugs to You! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05850494460416020602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-25393643782277109682018-05-27T18:18:14.466-07:002018-05-27T18:18:14.466-07:00I always considered summer/part time work to be an...I always considered summer/part time work to be an integral part of preparation for a career. When I was in high school, I worked in a five and dime store. During college I worked a number of different jobs including:<br />* in the main branch of a bank balancing daily receipts.<br />* as a postman in the downtown mail sorting station.<br />* as a parking lot attendant.<br />* as a warehouseman in a large department store storage facility.<br />* as a night shift operator on a cyclotron.<br />* with a supercomputer performing heat transport modeling.<br />Doing summer internships can be a key for opening doors after college.<br />After graduating from college, I worked as an physicist, engineer, first line supervisor and then a manager over the span of 4 decades and then retired. One of the advantages of working as an engineer or computer programmer is that many times you are surrounded by individuals that also exhibit Aspie traits. Also do not ignore the opportunities of working in a trade such as an electrician, plumber, carpenter, builder, assembly line, HVAC etc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16775774896795165013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-73164837979263316822018-05-15T02:18:13.764-07:002018-05-15T02:18:13.764-07:00I have had a successful career as a computer progr...I have had a successful career as a computer programming / developer for 22 years now (in "traditional" office plans). But now that work-spaces are moving to open plan (noise and distraction) I have decided to leave the field altogether. I'd recommend considering if you can adapt to open plan offices and activity based working / hot-desking before considering a career in a modern office.Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02071535166324127031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-24538862784590611022018-04-17T23:25:01.680-07:002018-04-17T23:25:01.680-07:00Last year I managed to get a developer job for a g...Last year I managed to get a developer job for a good digital agency. I am good at it since it does involve minimum people related tasks. Yet I am stuggling beacause of the many socials and charity stuffs the company keeps organising. If you don't get involved in these many stuffs "you don't fit in the company culture and values". So I am thinking about looking for a new job, this make me a job hoppers, moving to a new job at least once a year. Apparently this is not good for career either.sanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474175268202309894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-7151606830237847972018-03-10T23:55:58.958-08:002018-03-10T23:55:58.958-08:00My daughter is a about graduate & pass any tes...My daughter is a about graduate & pass any test to get in College. She has 2 years of Culinary Arts. He teacher suggest a catering job. I praying for Chick-Fil-A .<br />Bekah3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13494314735792995411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-46660926402059164522018-02-27T12:29:00.036-08:002018-02-27T12:29:00.036-08:00-Or if you become a reference librarian, make sure...-Or if you become a reference librarian, make sure there aren't co-workers that are annoying. I believe that people on the spectrum can become better reference librarians because of better sorting and classification abilities than most people. Miguel Palaciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311154354365423829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-53381832645774654882018-01-29T19:05:17.732-08:002018-01-29T19:05:17.732-08:00I agree. I'm a reference librarian and it isn&...I agree. I'm a reference librarian and it isn't working out well. There is a lot of social interaction, and interruptions. One of my co-workers is very annoying and causes me problems on a regular basis. But instead of discipline her, I get in trouble for my reactions. Definitely do not become a librarian if you are on the spectrum.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03344230770969693105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-59309343725360618952017-08-02T09:49:34.405-07:002017-08-02T09:49:34.405-07:00Hi, I hope you are feeling better about yourself a...Hi, I hope you are feeling better about yourself and the future. I have a 36 yr old son living at home working as a freelance writer. There are times we get really down but that usually happens when he looks at social media and starts.making comparisons. So don't lose hope. Do what you enjoy. God bless.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225632271690225606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-7931739311119293662017-05-23T19:09:02.436-07:002017-05-23T19:09:02.436-07:00I totally agree! We want to be the best that we ca...I totally agree! We want to be the best that we can be in whatever field of work that we chose...I have found it difficult to decide on what I would be good at! I suppose I will follow what interests me and what I enjoy doing...I've run my own mobile massage business for 6years, opened my own massage and hydrotherapy clinic aswell. And have enjoyed being a builders labourer and recently a brickies labourer aswell..<br /> Am busy creating my on line business currently. Am learning about website. Reaction and networking with others via the net-worldwide...<br /> I have a thirst for knowledge and information and spend it of my time reading. Good old Google..lol<br /> We are a creative group of colourful, & querky people who enjoy connecting with others even though we may not be fluent at it. Wishing you all happiness and pride in who you all have become despite our shared challenges. XxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639332823666550365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-48656542126173955742017-05-04T10:51:57.924-07:002017-05-04T10:51:57.924-07:00One thing to remember is that it's not about w...One thing to remember is that it's not about what you can and cannot learn, but about how you learn it. I learn things fact by fact and blink by blink. Then I put them together into a mental map. I work as a spoken language interpreter. It might seem counterintuitive that I would do that. It requires very strong short-term memory skills, some social skills, and fine motor control. I think the fine motor control is a spectrum issue. Some people have it and some don't. Autism is a difference in sensory processing, not in sensory sensitivity. Anyway, my life experiences, my special interests, and my training have made me very good at what I do. Interestingly, I did not start doing this job until I was 40. I did some of the other listed jobs instead. So be patient.Cobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180925089330811525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-67079997790651229672017-05-01T10:40:43.227-07:002017-05-01T10:40:43.227-07:00Check into paperwork nursing. I was a CNA but dro...Check into paperwork nursing. I was a CNA but dropped out when I had my son. He is HFA and I am sure I am too. Working in a nursing home was alright for me when I did the night shift but not so doable now that I'm a mom. I took care of my husband s grandma till last Fall. I have hip dysplasia and had to have both my hips replaced and had to put grandma in a nursing home as I recovered. I do not know what it's called but their is an area of nursing that is mostly dealing with paperwork. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13810074927420771724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-21545307288112947862017-04-07T07:16:34.308-07:002017-04-07T07:16:34.308-07:00It could be. I suppose that it depends. A big part...It could be. I suppose that it depends. A big part of it is knowing where things are. Also, in a job like that, there is certainly enough routine. Routine is good for us Aspies.Adam Goldberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381597267003497426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-89595084820227301462017-04-06T15:34:41.839-07:002017-04-06T15:34:41.839-07:00Giving up sounds great most days, I have asperger...Giving up sounds great most days, I have aspergers and am a disabled veteran who feels trapped. After I closed my business i couldn't get a decent job to save my life. I need to problem solve and use my mind to enjoy my work but no one will hire me for anything but customer service or tech support. I am hopeful on getting full disability as I just can't do the work that is offered and no one believes in my skill set so what's the point. Basketballrehabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07487661506073244558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-39506845838513337042017-03-10T10:53:49.697-08:002017-03-10T10:53:49.697-08:00I know its been a while since you posted but how i...I know its been a while since you posted but how is medical assisting going? I got my LPN/LVN a few years ago and I've had a hard time finding a job that I can deal with. As well as AS, i have ADHD and anxiety and depression. As you can imagine, nursing school was a nightmare during clinical. The only jobs I've been able to do and be ok with are home care for seniors (which paid next to nothing as it was non medical) and my current job as a pediatric home health nurse during the night shift which I don't really like or feel completely comfortable with because of the high responsibility, but have to stick with because I just can't handle anything else and the pay is ok(not great though). Working in long term care or a hospital setting is definitely not something I could handle, as working in a fast paced and noisy environment is a nightmare. <br />As an MA with AS, how is working in a Drs office? I would have liked to work in a place like that, but I don't think I can because of my inability to be a fast paced environment. <br />This makes me very sad because I really wanted to be a nurse all my life and I worked very hard to get through school. I don't know how to do anything else, and the only thing I can think of that would be ok is medical filing perhaps. :( Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15787305174436660205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-26322416484996838512017-02-07T16:31:33.539-08:002017-02-07T16:31:33.539-08:00M'kay, where to begin. I was a gifted student ...M'kay, where to begin. I was a gifted student and everyone had high expectations for me. I enjoyed writing and acceled in writing. I had an IQ of 118 as a 10 year old child. I was a good student and had many DEVOTED friends. Like, if I needed them, they would come running. I was feeding other performers lines onstage in performances when they tripped over parts. I played several sports, was in several bands and did missionary work in Latin American countries. I was never chastised in any serious way until it came time for me to join the work force. At age 24, I couldn't deliver a pizza, but I could argue a point with someone three times older than me and win. I could go to school and get A's without trying but, people at work thought I was slow. Now I understand it is my aspergers and it isn't a horrible curse and shouldn't be thought of as you're slow. You are just slightly, slightly different from other humansAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06199373593476454504noreply@blogger.com