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employment

  1. Jena

    Something has been bothering me since I job shadowed at a Doggie Day Care

    So I decided to find a job at a Doggie Day Care near me. So I job shadowed yesterday. And while I was job shadowing. The person I was supposedly job shadowing for, took one of the dog's fur scruff (that loose fur on the top of the dog's neck) and he picked the dog up by it lifting the dog...
  2. sharlinski

    I got employee of the month, unfortunately.

    I'm the office manager of a small team of people. Four of them are in the field all the time, and our boss is not a good communicator, so I'm the one keeping them in the loop, printing whatever they need, solving problems, etc. They love me, I love them, and they banded together and nominated me...
  3. Jena

    My job rehired me again and need some advise

    Hi guys so I need some tips or advice. So some backstory I reapplied for a seasonal position at a job (this would be my second summer working there). And originally my supervisor told me that they don't have any spots avaliable to meet my needs (which like come on i was literally the first one...
  4. rachel_ruien

    Thinking about switching career to graphic design

    I've finally decided I'm not cut out to be a high school teacher. The silver lining of all this social distancing is that I've realized just how stressful the classroom environment is for me. The constant interactions with students and other staff members were really taxing my health. After...
  5. Autistamatic

    Making Autism Work - Autistamatic Report

    Blimey - 2 Autistamatic videos in less than 7 days???? What's got into me?!?!?!??!!!!! "Making Autism Work" is an Autistamatic Report about the difficulties autistic people have finding and keeping work. We're the most underemployed social group in the US & Europe and that has to change. This...
  6. U

    Where can I find part-time IT work, particularly for those on the spectrum? It can't be that hard.

    Hello. I just got out of college with 8 IT certifications. I had a part-time job but I am not sure if my layoff was related to my disability. They simply stopped calling me to the assignments, saying that the remaining jobs are small, for supervisors to finish themselves. However, I have no...
  7. KillerMidget

    Please help me, I desperately need help!!!

    Hi Everyone, I haven't been here very long but this site and all of you have provided me with so much support and insight and I am so grateful to have found my way here. I'm in serious trouble. Despite the tremendous amount of effort I have put into doing my job, I have finally messed up...
  8. Jena

    Started new job first job too and Wanted to know if anyone else is like this?

    So I started my very first job at age 21. Farm aid at a zoo. Want to be a zoologist since I was born. Anyways my personality is usually timid shy unsure of everything socially awkward and can't talk to any humans without anxiety and my social awkwardness thanks to aspergers come in. I normally...
    • Jena
    • Thread
    • anyone else experience this too? employment i love this new job i wasn't even overwhelm by the screaming it is like my personality just flips jobs
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Education and Employment
  9. Autistamatic

    Landmark case re autism & employment in UK

    If you are autistic and employed in the UK - this case is of interest to you. It sets a precedent which will be of benefit to anyone with unmet accommodations, especially those with sensory needs. Analyst with autism wins discrimination claim after being ‘overwhelmed’ by office environment
  10. Andrew206

    In-Person Employment Inquiries

    Today I went in person with help from a job developer to several stores in my area to inquire about employment. Many of them were very friendly and helpful, and I was able to leave a resume each time. In two of those stores, I filled out an application on site. If you've tried inquiring...
  11. P

    Realizing This About Job Interviews . . .

    As someone who is both an introvert and on the spectrum, going to job interviews can feel especially intimidating; you're competing for the same position with who knows how many other neurotypical applicants, all of which have varying strengths and degrees of experience, including satisfactory...
  12. Odin68

    Challenges facing Adults with Autism from gaining Employment

    Hello I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a survey for challenges facing adult's with autism from gaining employment. I have mild-autism myself it would be much appreciated. I will post the link to the suvrey below. I hope I'm not causing distress or disrespect. Challenges...
    • Odin68
    • Thread
    • autism autism acceptance challenges day to day disability disclosure employment love of my life stigma
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  13. Daydreamer

    What advice would you give to someone looking for a job?

    In particular in the design industry, but more general advice is welcome. Once had an interview and got stumped on one question in particular. "What has been your greatest sacrifice in life so far?" Surprisingly deep question for an unpaid internship position, it threw me off completely and I...
  14. Andrew206

    Performance Reviews At Work

    When you get a performance review, how does your supervisor view your work?
  15. Mr Allen

    Possibility of doing work placements through a local disability employment Charity.

    Topic. Had a chat with a bloke from Aspire Sheffield this afternoon while I was waiting for Dad to pick me up from my Digital Arts course, he said they do work placements for disabled people and training towards jobs, but I have to be referred from a support company, so I gave him the details...
  16. Andrew206

    Working With A Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

    If you've worked with a vocational rehabilitation agency to help you find employment, what was it like?
  17. RosieSweets

    Finding a Job/Employment

    Hi guys, I am currently studying Autism in my final year and i am starting a research based project with aims to raise awareness for the struggles individual's face when it comes to finding employment, and to promote charities and organisations that provide support for these issues. I'd be so...
  18. 10PurpleHippopotamuses

    Getting a long-term job

    I was born and raised in the same house I currently live within, and I was home-schooled for my entire life. Unfortunately, I didn't officially graduate, because of my states laws on home-schooling. There was an option for me to go to public school for a year, which would allow me to graduate...
  19. Andrew206

    Applying For A Job In Person

    I'm planning to apply for jobs in person, specifically at restaurants in my area. How should I act when I go in to apply in person? What times are good for applying in person? Should I apply even if there are no openings?
  20. Andrew206

    Finding Good Employment

    I've been told in previous jobs (mainly in food service) that my communication and work speed is slow. I'm wondering if I should try to find a job that isn't as stressful as food service is.
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