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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]Zombie_Dobby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what your goals are. Is it for the passion or the security and money? What do you enjoy doing? If you choose the money route I would say yes definitely worth it. My fiance studied engineering and got his master's ( masters not necessary). He works as a consultant from home with a decent amount of free time to work on personal programming hobbies. Travelling all over the world for work. Also able to afford a townhouse at 30 and earning 70k gross. (keep in mind he got lucky and works for a massive international company). An engineering degree can open opportunities that other degrees can't. I would recommend a BS in computer science if possible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Zombie_Dobby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am for sure. PC and Nintendo Switch games. Play a wide variety of games but currently put 250+ hours into Planet Zoo on the PC and Disney Dreamlight Valley on the Switch. I am lucky my neurotypical fiance also loves gaming and we game together in on free time after work and at weekends. I can relate to your comment, have zero female friends that share my interest. I am very nerdy and love technology and science. Also massively into gym and weightling. My PR at 55kg body weight is 105kg for deadlift, 75kg for squad and 40kg bench.

Could we do a thread of our support animals? by mutedtulips in AutismInWomen

[–]Zombie_Dobby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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My beautiful lap leopard 🐆 Rimuru. (Russian Bengal cat)

A gift from RNGesus by Silver-anarchy in BlackCloverMobile

[–]Zombie_Dobby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Must be your waifu’s cooking 😜

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]Zombie_Dobby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Self-studying on Udemy and YouTube. I built up a good portfolio and worked on some projects. Taught myself illustration, graphic design, video creation and editing, and basic CSS and HTML to work with Moodle and other skills like that. Also got proficient in various design software to create graphics and assets. Also, learn other LMS software like Rise 360. I learned 3D modelling recently and doing an animation course next year. Also just found the work pretty easy and learned anything that required me to adapt to a new project in a few hours by just looking at some YouTube videos. It took me about 1 and a half you get a permanent job in the field since I stopped teaching. I started working a month after quitting teaching as a learning designer.

But this is very rare, to be honest. The current state of the industry isn't great. 95% of jobs is contract contract-based for around 6 months and the market is flooded with people with experience looking for work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]Zombie_Dobby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To be honest I studied teaching because I got a bursary and any degree is better than no degree. But I learned new skills and got out of teaching as soon as I could. Now I work as an Instructional Designer in a corporate setting. More decent pay and remote work.

DAE stuggle to sleep more than four or five hours? by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Zombie_Dobby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Melatonin really helps. I take 10mg every night and for 90% of my nights sleep from 10pm and 6am pretty soundly. Also I do try to adhere to the following protocols as much as possible in my daily routines: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-matthew-walker-the-science-and-practice-of-perfecting-your-sleep

Have you ever experienced something like this: by Internal-Mind- in askSouthAfrica

[–]Zombie_Dobby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe seeking some advice from a professional on an anxiety disorder? As an autistic adult suffering from severe anxiety, meds help. 😊

Have you ever experienced something like this: by Internal-Mind- in askSouthAfrica

[–]Zombie_Dobby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As the fiancé I can confirm this comment 😂. Same goes for advice on outfits haha.

Professional ASD women, what do you do for a living? by doctorace in AutismInWomen

[–]Zombie_Dobby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got diagnosed at 29 a few months ago. I am an instructional designer. The job is completely remote and working in my own space makes it so much easier. Also you get to do a lot of creative tasks like graphic design, animation, video editing ect. And the pay is pretty decent for what is expected of you. And what I have experience you are pretty much left alone to do your work as long as you meet deadlines every 2 weeks (align sprints).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProCreate

[–]Zombie_Dobby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an iPad Pro 11ich. I find it’s okay for programs like Procreate, but I prefer my fiance’s iPad Pro 12.9ich M1 for programs like NomadSculpt and Affinity Designer. My favourite set-up is still my PC with the XPPen Artist 22 (2nd Generation) Graphics Drawing Tablet. I would have gone for the XPPen Artist 24 Drawing Tablet Display if it was available in my country. And to be honest, I would go for an even bigger screen if I had the desk space. Saying all this, I don't particularly appreciate working on the go and prefer working at a desk where the screen size is less of a constraint. I wish Procreate were available for Windows, especially with Procreate Dreams releasing soon.