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so i've been wanting a job for a while, didn't have a job before... i know, i'm 19, i should have a job. but i was in the process of working out my disability stuff. i did apply for a job but didn't get a call or anything for it... so i'm getting back on track. so i want to see what jobs would work for me. that's why i want your suggestions.
so let me describe myself so you can see what type of person i am. i'm a autistic person with awkward socialization. but i do like talking to people. i want to get better at it too. i want to have someone helping me out with work too, it's fine if i don't however. big public spaces give me anxiety. i can't sit still in one place for a long time, like a office or school. i like moving around when working. i also have sleep issues, so it's hard for me to sleep in some nights.
now the reason why i made this. i need suggestions are good for me. like suggestions like "where should i work?" you get what i mean right? it has to be part time due to my disability rules, just so you're aware.
if you need more info on me, ask away. i'm fine with answering any questions. also please don't take any of this the wrong way, i'm only seeing what people think.
hope i'll get some replies, have a good day/night.
-stanley h.
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Emma
I don't know if it's common where you live, but here in Brasil we use CVs to try to get better jobs. You can find CV formats online and fill them in with your information, but I think it's best to watch some videos from your country that show what information is required. If your country doesn't offer the right to apply for jobs that are only for people with disabilities, I don't know if it's necessary for the company you're applying to to know (unless you need some kind of accessibility or adaptation). Here in Brasil, for example, we are always advised not to include a photo of ourselves because the hiring company may have a racist or ableist bias. You could also try freelancing from home, but again, I don't know how that works where you live.
If you don't have a degree, you could take some free online courses in a second language or Office 365 to get ahead of other jobseekers (and put that information on your CV).
Just to make a correction: the correct word wouldn't be adaptation, but accommodation. Adaptation is a false cognate to my native language xD
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growthonthisplanet
My fiance is diagnosed as autistic and I suspect that I may be a little neurospicy also. We have both worked a variety of bottom-of-the-barrel retail jobs and have tried to level up. We both attended university to get our degrees. Where I live, we are able to get loans with no interest that cover all living expenses. All of the best jobs I've ever had have been through workstudy or co-op at my university.
If taking on debt to live and level up isn't your thing, my friend with very severe social difficulties has his own business, making music and art for commission online. I've met several people who's disabilities prevent them from "regular" jobs and entrepreneurship has been a great option (just keep in mind that that route doesn't typically pay right away and takes a lot of work and networking to build a following.)
The easiest way is to determine what you're best at, and NEVER do that thing for free. Good luck!
Infinite Chaos :3
Maybe work at your local library or at an apparel store?
My(⚬⃔⚬𝕋𝕆𝔼⚬⃔⚬)hurt (I'm Creekflow)
maybe working at one of those small antique shops where they sell knick knacks, or maybe like a record shop or something
or like a comic book store or like a nerd apparel store
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vio&
hmm mayybeee a server? or a stocker at a retail store,, i stock sometimes at my job and it does consist of a lot of moving around . being a server sucks but yk (well both suck but as a disabled person as well, i dont have many options LMAO)
if u r able to drive, maybe a dog walking place? or offering to walk ppls dogs anyway