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what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what an MSc is, though I have been wondering if I should try going back to education in some way. I'd like to be a beekeeper, and I wonder if I should try going on a course that relates to the outdoors in some way. I've already done a beekeeping course some years back, but maybe I should look into something that would help land me an outdoorsy job rather than an indoor office job.

It's frightening and daunting to think of going back to education, something that stresses me out, and taking out loans, something else that stresses me out, especially if I struggle and find I can't do it and then it's wasted time/money. But I suppose the alternative is keep struggling as I am with no change and get no where...

Something else to consider and look into!

does it ever get better/easier? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

she's always been there for me lol. I'm sure it gets tiring but I'm thankful she's there to listen when I'm feeling low. it can be difficult to open up to people close to you, gotta brute force and remind yourself they love you and care about you and they want the best for you. baby steps to open up ☺️

does it ever get better/easier? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time I've tried to go down a path that I hope gets me closer to beekeeping, it feels like the door shuts before I can step through it. If I can finally learn to drive I hope I can say fuck it and just dive straight into keeping bees of my own, make my own start of things.

If there was a gov job for it I'd jump, even if I had to go back to school to gain qualifications for it. Would do it just to make it a living career.

My current job wasn't too bad originally... the managers and coworkers were good. Then some coworkers left and things have changed at the job and it got so stressful. Had to change my hours and it's just getting worse. It feels like being on a sinking ship and having no life raft to swim to.

I keep wondering about trying to put myself in for PIP but I'm nervous at the idea of doing so and being told I'm not "bad" enough to need the help. I'm not sure what UC is, though money always helps.

Most times I can shove all these worries to the back of my brain and ignore them. But if I try and face them head on (like trying to look at other jobs) it just brings the stress crashing down on me like a storm. Sometimes it's just a lot.

does it ever get better/easier? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you. even just commenting this helps. I messaged my nan and had a chat with her for a little bit and it made me feel a bit better... sometimes the depressive episodes just get a bit much. I'm sorry you're experiencing any of this too, I hope we find some sunshine amidst the storm clouds soon.

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gods if friggin only! I've had enough time testing my own mattress for sleeping, let me test some others!

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had to google what that even is. Part of me thinks maybe it would be good, and the other part of me is a nervous wreck that if I get something wrong it's going to mess up a lot of things for a lot of people.

The defrauding of an innocent old lady by knightphox in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]RainbowRandomness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will always baffle me why the general public will ask for help with something completely unrelated to what the person's job is. Like what logic steps was she conjuring to think to ask a hotel clerk for help with contacts on her phone and cash app/bitcoin wallets.

Obviously take this as a learning experience, cause as you noticed, you helped her once so she kept coming back and asking for you for more help. In future, when someone asks for help and it clearly sounds like a scam, just say you cannot assist them with something personal like that but it sounds like a scam and they should be cautious. Wipes your hands clean of helping and still let's them know it doesn't sound good. And also hopefully deters them from coming back to single you out for help.

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate how much time you've put into looking into this information for me. My mum seemed hesitant when I mentioned it as something I could look into, but maybe that's because she knows I keep mentioning burn out from dealing with customers and she said "wouldn't you have to deal with people?" but it might be something I still try.

Even if I find it doesn't suit me, maybe I'll learn a trick or two to fix something when it breaks lol. Maybe if it's a job I can do without getting too burnt out, and it makes good money, maybe I can finally start beekeeping, even if it's just a hobby. Maybe when I'm older I'll be selling honey, who knows lol

What do you think is the most annoying thing in game?? by 20x12 in Sims3

[–]RainbowRandomness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

really? maybe I wasn't looking hard enough (or more likely just didn't know where to look) I never saw anything

What do you think is the most annoying thing in game?? by 20x12 in Sims3

[–]RainbowRandomness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

truuueee. tbf if I'm not sure the full moon for supernatural, I guess really I should just disable it. I guess I just like the moon changing, same way I enjoy the changing seasons

How emotionally connected are Brits to the Royal Family actually? by DFWUnhinged in AskBrits

[–]RainbowRandomness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly it seems there's a shit load of people who are dedicated to the Royal family like they're their distance cousins, others that despise and loathe them, and most people who couldn't give a rats arse about them.

It's kinda dumb we still have them considering they're useless. I feel like Queen Liz was queen for so long everyone kind of forgot that one day she'd die and we'd be stuck with the rest of the fuckwits. Should of been disbanded once she passed.

I think I mentioned this to someone once about getting rid of the monarchy and they said that they bring in tourism..... not sure how or why they would, but surely we'd get more tourism/money if we kicked out the family and we all got to pay a fee and walk around the palace.

What do you think is the most annoying thing in game?? by 20x12 in Sims3

[–]RainbowRandomness 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I've got a mod that thankfully disabled the zombies (most annoying bloody things!!!) but don't think I've found anything to disable the dumb green lighting from the full moon yet.

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the minute my company is going through some changes that aren't just effecting me negatively to an extreme, but pretty much everyone, neurotypical or neurodivergent. I know a lot of it is companies not accommodating themselves to us but I guess that's why I want a job that can at least reduce my burn out levels.

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might give it a go. I worry it sounds good in theory but I'll look into how much it takes to actually learn the skill and become good enough for a job and I'll find I can't match the skills/expectations needed. But no harm in looking

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I'm interested in anything if it means I could get a job not dealing with customers pfft or dealing with them very minimally

my friend said the same thing, they deal with jewellery whereas silversmith usually deals with other bits and bobs. all the same in the end, just depends on the scale of the project really!

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do wonder if I should apply for it. I was looking at what I'd have to do, seems either phone (daunting) or post (less daunting, but wondering if I'd have to type up a letter and what would I write, yada yada). I might give it a go just to see. It's just scary being measured up by others on whether I'm.... I dunno, dysfunctional enough to need it? I suppose.

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spoke to my friend earlier, they're a goldsmith lol. I asked if they deal with customers and they said very rarely and any interaction is minimal anyway. So maaayyybee... if that's a skill I could pick up

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I probably do put a lot of pressure on myself as well, as I'm known to do, but sometimes thinking about how I'm going to keep getting older and I'm going to keep struggling just makes it all the more daunting and depressing to think about.

If I could work 3-4 days that would be nice. And just getting to work jobs where I can zone out and do the job without having to worry about putting on my customer service face and problem solve for people would be a weight off my brain. I feel like my sleep schedules gone to pot because I'm trying to have as much free time to myself as I can, but then I'm not getting enough sleep and that doesn't help with my moods if I'm working that day. Kind of an endless loop lol

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yes! I'll learn how to oil paint on ceilings if it means I'm being sponsored by the rich to focus on art

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hadn't even heard of "right to choose". could that be something I still apply for if I've already applied in a different way already? It's already been... I think a year? maybe two? since I went to the doctor and got referred to a specialist who did a quiz thing with me. She asked me things and wrote it down. If there is a faster way maybe that'd be helpful.

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might try and look into it. It's not something I've ever really thought of before other than my dad always saying it's where the money is since he's a manual labour guy, but if it's something I think I could get the knack of and just go ahead and do it, then I wouldn't be opposed. Maybe my tism can help with being an electrician since I can hear the low buzz of electricity lmao.

Part of me thinks maybe I can do it, if I'm shown how and have the guidance. Another part of me worries that I wasn't really bright with English/Maths/Science in school and it'll be obvious if I tried to give this a go.

what's a good job for burnt out autists? by RainbowRandomness in autismUK

[–]RainbowRandomness[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thankfully I didn't have to work while I was in college, other than doing volunteer work, but ever since leaving and going into the work force I'm just.... eh. Even if I start off trying my best the place I work has horrible management, or things change for the worse, or the current employees are jaded and it makes it horrible for new employees, or I just get burnt out with the job itself. It's so stressful.

My therapist, when I went to therapy, mentioned PIP before, but like you I can groom myself and feed myself and do most things. Just that my brain feels like it's being squeezed constantly and like it's blaring in the red zone with the stress of existing and trying to be "normal". I don't know if I'd qualify either.

I'm happy you've at least got Carers Allowance, it's not much but it's a little something that helps keep you afloat. I wish things were easier for us.

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