aspiewoman30
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I am a 30 year old female aspie who was diagnosed a few months ago. I am currently struggling to find a suitable career for myself. I am extremely high functioning, and have had a full-time retail job for the past seven years. I have forced myself to stay at this job because I'm financially independant and need the money.
My job is very stressful and involves a lot of social interaction which is making me very anxious and depressed. I am desperately looking for a career change but don't know what to do.
My special interests are: fashion, poets, writers, and musicians (I'm very good with facts), psychology, and the 1960s. My skills are writing, editing, and proofreading. I also love gathering and organizing information.
I am wanting to start my own freelance writing and proofreading business, but I realize that it takes time to start a business and earn a substantial income. This is why I'm trying to figure out another career option so that I can earn a substantial income while starting my freelance business.
I don't feel comfortable interacting with people socially, so I prefer to work by myself quitely. I am willing to go back to school, however, I can't afford graduate school.
Based on this information, does anyone have any suggestions?
My job is very stressful and involves a lot of social interaction which is making me very anxious and depressed. I am desperately looking for a career change but don't know what to do.
My special interests are: fashion, poets, writers, and musicians (I'm very good with facts), psychology, and the 1960s. My skills are writing, editing, and proofreading. I also love gathering and organizing information.
I am wanting to start my own freelance writing and proofreading business, but I realize that it takes time to start a business and earn a substantial income. This is why I'm trying to figure out another career option so that I can earn a substantial income while starting my freelance business.
I don't feel comfortable interacting with people socially, so I prefer to work by myself quitely. I am willing to go back to school, however, I can't afford graduate school.
Based on this information, does anyone have any suggestions?