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wanderer03

wanderer03

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I'm a lonely adult officially diagnosed with High Functioning Autism. Personally, professionally, and spiritually I am at the lowest point in life and I am hoping to meet some others who struggle. It would be nice not to feel so alone. I am under-employed and living at the poverty line: I'm thankful that my state has some assistance available because the best I can do is hold down a rather menial job.

Does anyone else feel like a ghost floating through life? I work as a security guard and while it is very low stress and I enjoy aspects of its simplicity, I'm called buddy and pal by the warehouse workers while I need to address them as sir or ma'am. They seem to take pity on me - what they don't know is that I have 6 master's credits in addition to an undergraduate degree, but to them, I'm just like a dog. Maybe I really am just meant to be a dependent ....

Currently I have a special interests in nomadic/offgrid lifestyles, writing, photography, Linux, BSD, and MacOS. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
 
Welcome!

You mention you are getting government assistance...and that usually means that there are education or job development opportunities available to you. I am in a similar situation and took advantage of it to get myself into a really good CIT program (you mentioned your interest in operating systems). Please feel free to ask questions and hang about. I think you'll find us a friendly bunch. :)
 
Welcome aboard :)
I'm glad you have joined and hope you enjoy our community. There are many kindred souls here Wanderer. I'm am a wandering train wreck my own self. Best wishes
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Many people here, including myself, can identify with parts of your story. I hope you enjoy your time here. Welcome and good luck!:)
 
Hello. I can relate to this post quite a bit. That's nice you get assistance. I haven't found anything that can help me yet. Welcome!
 
Oh trust me, the assistance is meager and basic but AT LEAST, I have medicaid :-D Sure it doesn't cover any mental health, ironically one of the most important parts, but its a whole lot better than nothing at all.
 
I don't understand why mental health doesn't get covered. Seems to me that your mental health is pretty important and can cause a lot of other problems if not treated ... Costing them even more money. I really don't understand other people's logic sometimes.
 
I think mental health is covered under a separate program but only for mental health crisies. It's all politics and since when did politics make a lick of sense ... lol
 
I am at something of a low right now.

I have been chronically underemployed most of my life. Until recently I was working almost full time supporting people with disabilities. People always tell me that I have a "very difficult job," and I suppose I kind of do, but much of it is rather menial and I really wish I had a more stimulating vocation.

At the moment I am on medical leave for depression and anxiety. I've been seeking help, dealing with medication changes, and re-evaluating a lot of things. My bosses keep bothering me, wondering when I will be back. At this point I can't tell them, and the real question is more likely if I will return.
 
Datura, I've finally concluded that we must do what is in our own best interests. I get that bosses only care about us as far as our ability to make them money. That's the way the world works, it doesn't make them bad people. Perhaps I have a really bad attitude towards my job?
 
I work for a non-profit, so money isn't the motivator. It is an ever present consideration, in that it is scarce and we try to do as much with it as possible. I like the fact that money is merely the means and not the end. Our goal is to help people to live fulfilling lives and build a more inclusive society. It's really important work. I'm just not sure if it's the best fit for me.
 
Money is only the means. Wish I could find work along those same lines but I don't even know where to begin my search.
 
Hi & Welcome,
Most employers list jobs now online on job sites and usually also have web sites that might have a 'employment oportunities' tab. So looking is fairly easy, though landing a job is another story. Patience and persistance can pay off however.
 
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