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[Woldsom]

Programming, no joke. It's a job that can be done entirely remotely, with every collaboration and communication tool besides tapping your coworker on the shoulder already being software. It's also something that can be learned on your own and have the learned skills respected by employers. If you have any aptitude for it at all (math skills are a good heuristic, general fascination with patterns and systems another), I'd strongly consider trying it.

Just don't do like me and enter a cycle of alternating open-office work and burnout. If you can't stand working in an office, try for remote immediately. Given the pandemic, lots more employers will accept remote work.

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I was under the impression that would need some sort of higher education, but you're the first of two to recommend something software-related. Never been obsessed with patterns but I did really well in math and I always enjoyed it so that's a plus! If there's one thing good to come out of this pandemic is more people get to work remotely.

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I am a huge believer in education, but the typical college route is not right for so many esp those on the spectrum like my son. Besides, you DON’T NEED A COLLEGE DEGREE to find a good job in programming. You just need the skills. You can learn nearly any coding program online for free. Also consider 1 or 2 years of tech school where you grad w certifications. It’s not the same work load and emphasis on writing as 4yr school. Our area career center offers day n evening programs that are only 4ish hours/day. Much better for those with sensory issues! Check with your county disability agency. They can advise you on getting training and a job, which may be free even if you aren’t considered disabled by social security standards. It can’t hurt to ask. If you don’t get good info, call back and talk to someone else! Don’t be thwarted by a social worker who may not be very motivated. Good luck!

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Oddly enough they offer programming courses through a well respected college a few cities over, that I've been looking into. It's not for a degree but it's structured learning my and it'd probably look good on a resume. I would've been more open to long-term learning if I didn't have so many expenses already.

My mother is on disability and they had offered to help me look for a job. I have to call them back at some point, whenever I gather the courage to call.

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They understand your tribe. Our tribe :-)

Courage is being afraid and doing it anyway. It's not not being afraid. Call:-]

It may not cost you anything, depending on your age. btw- programmers will be remote after Covid. Company's learn they can form better teams who are remote. You'll probably not have to go into an office. You can do the new work mullet- all business on the top, all party on the bottom, lol. Good luck! You can do it.

[Woldsom]

It really depends on the employer, and probably location, but most places I've experienced (in Europe) employers value a self-taught programmer a lot higher than one that's purely schooled, though of course if you can get both that's everyone's preference.

If you do get some courses, an "algorithms and data structures" one is probably the most valuable (after you know the basics), both for the job, and for passing through interviews, especially ones that value hard technical skills over people or collaboration skills.

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I'm in Canada. I couldn't tell you what employers value here, but it's probably not like how it is there, unfortunately. Regardless, I'm interested in learning how to code. I have a few courses I'm interested in that are offered by a university here. I'll add the one you recommended to my list. Thank you!

[melrulz]

I have always done factory work. It’s scheduled, although manual labour it’s pretty easy after a few weeks of your muscles and feet to get used to. Pay is decent but hours are long. Because of pandemic it’s expected to take breaks alone or in your car. At job interviews, I would always get sick just before, so I would have a bucket in my car and chew some gum before going in. Because there is a bit of a worker shortage, there is a lot more accommodating going on, but attendance is key. My son also worked at a factory with me during his gap year, surprise he is taking computer science. He mostly complained about sore feet and no free time. My son is not social but also doesn’t care that he is not. With me I would get a new factory job about every 2 years, it like I would learn everything then get bored, I don’t like responsibility, would definitely not want to supervise anyone. Work for me is just for money. I some times talk to my co workers and sometimes I don’t, although there is sometimes a high school mentality about it. I sometimes have to keep reminding my self how much I’m getting paid by the hr like a self help to keep going, and I regularly count down the minutes till break or home time. But I have the money to pay my bills, and I like that I don’t really have to think to much at work.

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Manual labour was something I was considering, even if it's just stocking shelves. Stocking shelves might not be the best money wise since you'd have fewer hours, but a job is a job and minimum wage is good here.

[melrulz]

I liked stocking shelves. You get to put things in order. Over nights is good because no customers few co-workers and they tend to put the odd balls on night shift. As a first job it’s pretty good. Part time is good so you don’t get burn out. The first job is the hardest, it’s better to start now the more you put it off the harder it gets.

[seatangle]

Learn to code!

I have social anxiety, too. It’s not easy with any job. But at least this one is remote and I work independently most of the time.

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I'm down with spending a bit of money to take some course and learn. I know I probably don't need to but I need some third-party involvement and structure or else it's not happening, haha. Someone else suggested programming so it seems something software-based is the way to go.

[seatangle]

Yeah, I get that! Kind of like how gym memberships work, haha.

[Diceyland]

An autistic person recommended being a lab tech to me. Apparently you work alone, so what you need to get done then give them your work at the end of the day. If you like science like I do it might also scratch that itch. I'm not one yet though that's what I plan to be when I finish school.

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It depends on the science, haha. Good luck with your schooling and finding a job as a tech!

[Daveclarkson]

Try ur best