over 35 and concerned i may move back home due to employment

[alwayzambi]

I would have to say one of the major frustrations in my life is
seeing people I know climb up their career ladder while Ive been at the same role ive been for ten years. It happens over and over again. Even my younger family members make more.

That is a "spectacular" frustration.

I used to be passive in asking for promotions. I assumed incorrectly your boss would look out, but it doesnt work like that.
I was fearful of applying to a senior level role if my last few jobs were junior. Notice how literal my thought process is there. I also have found that to not be true.
I just didnt get the unspoken rules that everyone else seemed to get. The one rule i did know, was just to ask for what you want I lacked the confidence in, because of the lack of skills. Its interesting how your personal thought process affect your public and external life to hold a job etc.

When I was 24, I always said I feel for the 37/40 year old who lives in their parents home but now I may be in danger of doing that. I wasn't always this bad, perhaps an event happened that discouraged me from taking risks but Ill fix it though, its just a matter of pushing myself.

Has anyone have had awkward career experiences like that? Were you able to ever realize some of your potential? Any resources you would recommend?

 

[Southern Discomfort]

Ever thought to reach out to any services that might be available to you as someone with disabilities? They might be able to offer you professional advice. Over here in Dorset, England there's a few services set up in the NHS and on the periphery of the health service that can help. I'd imagine you'd have a fair amount of that sort of help for you in New York.

 

[biblophile]

I have been out of work for a year now. I lost my job because of lack of social skills. I worked my hardest but did not show any interest in my co workers so out the door I went. I have the same problem getting through job interviews.
What I did was use my time to take courses on the internet so I can work from home. I just finished my schooling and have started looking for work. I hope it works out or I too could be in serious trouble.