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Chef.aaron

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Hey everyone, my name is Aaron. I was diagnosed with high functioning autism or Aspergers when I was around 16-17. Growing up I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD,ODD, OCD, and now this. Trying to figure everything out was hard and still struggle daily with it. When I first was diagnosed with it, everyone I talked to had no idea what it was. Suddenly my life came crashing down, I was always told I was different and not knowing how different til now scared me. From feeling alone to getting depressed nothing felt the same anymore. Growing up I would always get into trouble and my parents could never figure out why but outside of school I was a normal guy growing up.

After high school I took a couple years off to try to figure out what to do for the rest of my life. Working numerous jobs losing them after a week or two of working them. I've lost count of the number of jobs I've had however my resume is only 4 jobs long. 2 years after graduating high school I was going to school for cooking. I found the new hobby/love of my life. I could take my emotions and passion in a plate and other people say it looks and tastes amazing, I think otherwise though.

5 years later and over 100 jobs here I sit confused and jobless, wondering what tomorrow will bring.
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I've never considered being a personal chef for anybody, I can cook normal food but when it comes to desserts I'd lack huge in.
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You can be a personal chef and cook fancy desserts :) some people are looking for that. My uncle who has cancer and recently had major surgery uses a personal chef from time to time and he cooks really elaborate food and desserts for him. A personal chef can cook or bake anything they want and that customers are looking for, and there is definitely demand for the type of food and bakes you make :). Just a suggestion. X
 
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