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[wanderer03]

It has nothing to do with form.
They want people who are experienced in what they are doing.
They don't want some noob they have to train either.

I have looked at volunteer work, even one of the libraries I applied at wanted 2 years of INDUSTRY Experience for a tech internship (a few years ago).

Goodwill is looking for people with X years of industry experience to help them marketing, IT, websites, etc....

That's different. One could always volunteer at an animal shelter, hospital, or even at a fire or ambulance company.

 

[Xenocity]

That's different. One could always volunteer at an animal shelter, hospital, or even at a fire or ambulance company.

Even the humane society requires relevant experience.

There are very few places that except people without experience for volunteers.
These are normally volunteer events such as cleaning a park or river...

 

[wanderer03]

Even the humane society requires relevant experience.

There are very few places that except people without experience for volunteers.
These are normally volunteer events such as cleaning a park or river...

Well, you need to start somewhere.

 

[Xenocity]

Well, you need to start somewhere.

I've had 3 internships and numerous projects through my years of schooling.
Even internships require X amount of industry experience at minimum.

The saying goes today "you need experience to get experience!"
This is why lots of people are still unemployed or underemployed.

 

[Nitro]

The hiring process was a tricky proposition on both sides of a desk. The employee has wants and needs that need to be satisfied. The employer has obligations to the process they are trying to achieve. When you ask me for a job,I need to know that you can perform the task to my satisfaction and will be reliable to be there to meet my terms of employment. To not show up for an interview throws up flags that you are unreliable before even coming to work for me,so you are put aside for the next applicant in line. Yeah,it's not fair to what could be a good reliable employee,but it is business and nothing more.

I have been on both sides of the desk and understand the frustration quite well of gaining employment. Keep putting yourself out there and eventually you will find your niche. I remember having many jobs that I likes,but an equal number that I hated too.My solution that worked for me was to become self-employed and call the shots instead of just taking them. Self-employment is not for everyone. You need a service or a product you can exchange for compensation and a customer base that will support your financial needs. As a company grows,sometimes you need assistants to keep up with demands placed on it and you get to take the seat on the other side of the desk during the hiring process.

My sister works for Amazon's shipping department on our eastern coast because they were one of the few companies that offered her benefits in her area.

She hates working for them due to the high pressure they put on employees and a half-assed grading system in place that hinders advancement in their organization. I guess they are pretty rotten as her opinion was bolstered by present and former co-workers who said the same things.

As much as I would like to support Amazon for her,the realization that it requires of a building full of slaves that includes my own flesh and blood is not something I want to be a part of.

 

[Robby]

It's really hopeless. I don't know what I'm going to do. I can't work around much people because of triggers and getting ovewhelmed. I know my skills but no jobs seem to want those. Everything requires you to be up someone's butt all day or do heavy labor that I can't do. I don't know what to do any more. I just don't even care any more.

 

[Andrew206]

I recently learned the Microsoft Pilot Program for those on the autism spectrum leans towards those who have programming experience. I don't have that experience. I'm going to continue saving money so I can go back to school and study computer programming, and hopefully land a job in that field.

 

[Robby]

I can't go back to school. I have too many student loans already. I can't find a job in my field. Because I am ugly, gay, and nobody will hire me. I am extremely depressed.

 

[survivor82]

(Sorry for my english.)

I hear you. I am at your age too. No fancy school, no fancy jobs. Getting "No's" all the time when i try to get a job (i am not tall, skinny and look weird, i guess at least). I personally decided i live in the wrong country, so i'm starting to plan to move out... to find work somewhere with animals. Because i can really handle animals, but not humans. Sadly, to take care of animals (or even "just" wash them), you must be a freakin' doctor here or at least have a very good school behind you.. ironically to kill them, i don't have to get special papers....... hate the system. I would love to work on a Farm for example where i could take care of the animals and stuff. Well, i'm looking for a simple life... also because the monetary system is a mistery to me.

So... i have no solution Robby I wish you luck tho.

 

[dragonwolf]

Social Security is not just to those that are 65. You can get Social Security disability at any age. Disability does not require you to pay into it.

Seriously, don't worry about not landing the Amazon gig. They're not a good environment for the majority of us. The only reason they get away with it is because they're huge and look good on a resume because of it. It's a good thing if it never worked out for you, I assure you. In fact, I'd say the same for just about every Silicon Valley company (and I've been recruited by three now, including Amazon). Nearly all of them encourage work cultures that are by and large destructive to their employees, and the average turnover rate is a testament to the poor environment.

That said, you are very pessimisstic. If you are coming off that way in interviews, then it might be what's hindering you. I know it seems hopeless at this point, but if that comes across to others (even as the "vibe" that you picked up from others), then they're not going to want that negativity in their environment.

Also, remember that you have to start somewhere. It sounds like you're looking at tech positions and might be overlooking "foot in the door" positions at the same company. For example, you can't expect to get hired as a server administrator if you have no experience. However, you can start on the help desk and work your way up from there. Yeah, help desk sucks, but you can work with the goal of getting that admin role and get promoted as soon as you can.

Another option is to forego working for others altogether. Start a blog that you can monetize. Self-publish a book on places like Gumroad or Leanpub. Check out the Smart Passive Income podcast and blog for ideas and information on how to do it.

Finally, get help. Why are you afraid of antidepressants? Give them a try, with the help of a good therapist and/or doctor. They very well might be the difference between you being successful and not.

 

[wanderer03]

Amazon isn't a healthy environment for neurotypicals, let alone people on the spectrum. The founder/CEO Jeff Bezos is a scoundrel.

 

[Robby]

Hi everyone just an update since I started the thread lol. I decided to not do the call center work, I knew it wouldn't be right for me. I've met with my case worker at Voc Rehab again and told her my concerns and finally I feel I'm on track. I'm meeting with an employment placement specialist and job coach to help ease me into employment and so I can pick up the experience I so desperately need and also just to get the feel for it. They have an in-house program for this and I really am optimistic about it.

I went and got me a makeover so I'm feeling really fierce, I believe that if you look nice and like how you look it can make you feel so much better about yourself and what you become, I got new contacts, new hair, new everything and just am feeling fabulous. I know there'll be haters but I don't even care what people think any more I'm just going to do me!

I'll keep you posted on how things go for me. Finally some good news!

 

[dragonwolf]

Hi everyone just an update since I started the thread lol. I decided to not do the call center work, I knew it wouldn't be right for me. I've met with my case worker at Voc Rehab again and told her my concerns and finally I feel I'm on track. I'm meeting with an employment placement specialist and job coach to help ease me into employment and so I can pick up the experience I so desperately need and also just to get the feel for it. They have an in-house program for this and I really am optimistic about it.

I went and got me a makeover so I'm feeling really fierce, I believe that if you look nice and like how you look it can make you feel so much better about yourself and what you become, I got new contacts, new hair, new everything and just am feeling fabulous. I know there'll be haters but I don't even care what people think any more I'm just going to do me!

I'll keep you posted on how things go for me. Finally some good news!

That's awesome to hear! Good luck!

 

[Lee954]

Despite trying for all my adult life I've never had a job, so I've never failed in a job. Similarly I've never had a relationship and so haven't had a failed relationship. I've never failed at anything I've been allowed to do and so some days I feel bullet-proof.

 

[Polymath14]

Dunno about the economy as I've stopped following it completely since I stopped being a trader, but I think it depends what kind of work you want to do.

For instance, computer programming I think is a great choice for an aspie. 9-5 job, only have to attend a meeting every two weeks but generally people leave me alone to do my work, and I get paid a living wage. Many people have gotten to a good position in the company I'm at without attending college, although most have college degrees, and a good percentage have graduate degrees. The most social you've got to be as a programmer at my company was during the interview. There's barely any math involved in my position (I was a math major, so that's a little disappointing), but you do have to be logical.