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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Data Entry and ASD..Is it a good job? |
| SteveSnow |
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Posted: 10 Jun 2019, 9:39 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 596
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| I've done data entry for a variety of companies. The biggest thing is being able to reach out to people, sometimes you need more details so you need to have confidence to tell people what you need. The work itself is great, generally consistent and rather repetitive. These jobs can be hard to find t... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Headphones |
| SteveSnow |
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Posted: 29 Aug 2018, 6:05 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 305
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| I use earbuds since they block out a good chunk of noise without removing my hearing and I can listen to some music I enjoy. I've felt worlds better after I started doing that. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Online Friends |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2018, 12:28 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 577
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| Personally I consider online friends the current version of pen pals. I remember writing letters and divulging secrets that I couldn't share with anyone near me since I didn't have that close of a connection. I've moved across the country to live with a pen pal and I've visited several in various pl... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Permanent Mandatory Overtime? |
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Posted: 22 Aug 2018, 4:49 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 838
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| Sadly it is legal federally for them to mandate overtime, however they are required to pay overtime at least if you work more than 40 hours in a week. Some states have specific and different rights however so the best thing is to contact your state labor board and confirm with them if overtime is al... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: I’m surprised by the answer I got. |
| SteveSnow |
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Posted: 21 Aug 2018, 11:08 am
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Replies: 14
Views: 910
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| Without knowing the person it's impossible to know what that actually means. The best thing I could recommend is to allow them that time and give them a good reason to want to be with you, pushing it generally only hurts your chances. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Always Be Careful To Not Overestimate Interest Level |
| SteveSnow |
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Posted: 13 Aug 2018, 3:40 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 687
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| I try to let an NT take the reins on how fast a friendship progresses and if I invite someone out to a social engagement and they decline or ask for rain check, I'm trying to not take it personally. Everything is about practice, interest level is definitely one of those things. |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Why are AS expected to understand but NTs get away with not? |
| SteveSnow |
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Posted: 13 Aug 2018, 3:37 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 987
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| There will always be a double standard, sadly I don't think that is exclusive to aspies. I've seen it in several other arenas. It will feel personal but it's not, the best we can do is to rise above it and be patient with others. As someone above me said, we have to do our best to explain the fallac... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Poll: Spontaneity |
| SteveSnow |
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Posted: 10 Aug 2018, 4:11 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 448
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| I'd participate in the poll but I'm 100% in the middle. For some social activities that don't require preparation and don't take a huge chunk of my time are better spontaneous for me, since I can't get overly worked about and talk myself into not going. However for more major events I do prefer to h... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Online Friends |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2018, 4:35 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 577
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| I've had quite a few online friends, I even moved halfway across the states to live with one for awhile. I've travelled the country to see other on occasion. I usually find them when I'm playing various online games since we know we have a shared interest it's easy to know if you will like being fri... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Any experience disclosing it at work? |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2018, 6:12 pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 483
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| There is not going to be a universally good answer to this question unfortunately. Some places and people will respond well to it and may make your life easier. Some places and people will not understand or not believe you and nothing will happen. Sadly there will be times where there is a negative ... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Advice Please? |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2018, 12:22 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 352
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| I'd have to agree, not only when people are bad at hints but if you like someone there is no harm in asking if they would like to date. I've asked friends before and some have said no but we continued being friends. Things do change slightly since romantically you won't be as invested but that doesn... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: RE: MALE ASPIE ADVICE - please |
| SteveSnow |
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Posted: 02 Jul 2018, 8:16 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 501
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| I certainly worried less about seeing my girlfriend as often after we had been together for awhile though I would still text regularly. The best thing you can do is talk to him in a non-confrontational way and explain what you are concerned about and how it could be better. My relationship ended sin... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you live independently or with family/group home? |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2018, 8:05 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 688
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| I have lived on my own for the majority of my life but due to circumstances I'm staying with my family temporarily. Though that has turned out to be far longer than I had planned on. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Join a Union! |
| SteveSnow |
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Posted: 29 Jun 2018, 8:01 am
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Replies: 24
Views: 591
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| Not all unions benefit the members, I've been in a few bad ones. Plus it's tough for a minimum wage worker to afford union fees with their low wage and the benefits don't always equalize. I do think unions have their place but I recommend doing research before applying for a union job. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I got a job! |
| SteveSnow |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2018, 11:20 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 364
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| That is great to hear, congratulations! |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Wedding Invite Faux Pas? |
| SteveSnow |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2018, 10:30 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 258
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| It sounds like things went well and that is great to hear. I hope anyone that reads this thread will see that open communication can lead to good things, as long as people don't jump to conclusions. |
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