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    What does it mean when you are talking to someone, but they cut you off to talk to someone else?

    Scenario #1 has happened to me only a few times in my life. Once it happened when Person C, who was a much older male and who has very low opinions about women, did this while I was speaking. Immediately, while he was speaking to Person B, I turned around and walked out of the room. I had only...
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    ND-ND marriage, anything I have not tried?

    Bold added by me. This is what it sounds like to me: over the course of his life (due to his low emotional/social intelligence), he has had many social failings, and has as a result built up this defensive structure, which is very very thick and very very strong. You and your needs are on the...
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    ND-ND marriage, anything I have not tried?

    You mentioned this is an ND-ND marriage; is that your assessment, or does he also know that he is on the spectrum? This all boils down to whether or not you can break through his incorrect idea that his intelligence and computer-like thinking abilities will always give him the right answer in...
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    What is everyone’s thoughts on self-diagnosis?

    Boldened areas by me. I am self diagnosed as Level 1 autistic and deciding whether to get a formal diagnosis. It has been life-changing to find out that I am ASD; it explained my sensory issues, social difficulties, meltdowns and shutdowns. It also saved my marriage. When both partners realize...
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    I Shouted To My Now-Former Chief

    I'm so sorry this happened to you. I can understand this situation because similar things have happened to me before. And it seems like that co-worker who was driving you was trying to take advantage. Are there no public transportation options?
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    Adult Female Diagnosis Question

    Looks like they need to do some fine-tuning of the ADOS. However, I would prefer an objective biological marker or test/scan developed to diagnose autism (imagine going in for a brain scan to be diagnosed instead of these subjective tests given by psychologists/psychiatrists). More...
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    Dealing with job interviews

    Regarding being wary of HR and their methods, it's a cynical view but I tend to concur. I've always had to be guarded because I also have been backstabbed several times. And after reading the comments about HR in this thread, it seems to me to be a bad idea to disclose a diagnosis of ASD to HR.
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    Better work for yourself or being someone else employee?

    It depends. I've been my own boss for over 10 years, although that has now ended. If you are able to plan and organize yourself and follow through, and you are highly motivated and driven, and you are good at something that is in demand, then you probably have what it takes. How good are you at...
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    Dealing with job interviews

    Hypnalis, But if the "social fit" requirement is not met, and you make it past the gatekeepers and get hired, doesn't it spell trouble for your future in the company? Wouldn't the poor social fit mean poor performance reviews and eventual separation from the company?
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    Dealing with job interviews

    GypsyMoth, Even though the OP is older, I think all this info is really helpful. I know it's helping me! I'm sure it will help others who come along looking for career / interviewing / job advice too. The point about a good social fit is quite interesting. Is there a way to tell, before...
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    Dealing with job interviews

    Hypnalis, that was a lot of really helpful info. I never thought about the difference between a technical vs non-technical recruiter and how you have to tailor your approach depending on who is doing the recruiting. I guess I always made the assumption that whoever the recruiter was, they would...
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    Analysis paralysis until death?

    Which courses did you like the most? What are your favorite subjects?
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    I was told I need to do "networking"...

    Wow, this thread is a gold mine of information. I have learned a lot here. #1: Who you know, not what you know. I learned this lesson when my college associate got the internship and I didn't. I didn't understand why this was so until my 30s, and still finding out/learning. #2: Networking is...
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    Analysis paralysis until death?

    What have you tried thus far to further your education? This is one area I have had success in; maybe I can help you.
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    Dealing with job interviews

    How do you cut the interviewers who are testing your social skills out early? And what are some examples of aspie-friendly technical positions?
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