Trying to be more openminded to various jobs...

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But always with the you need to be able to lift 50 pounds or a valid drivers license.


Like I am weak it is hard for me to attempt to lift 50 pounds, and I do not currently have a drivers liscense I probably should at the age of 33 but I don't. So it's just like two disqualifications right off, thinking of just giving in and working at walmart, seems they will hire anyone so idk if I did get a job there maybe I could at least get more job skill experience. To put forth to apply to other jobs after.

But also every job that looks like something I could do is thrown off by the being able to lift 50 pounds part, like I cannot do that...too small and weak but still seems like its an expectation for half the jobs...so like do I lie about it and just when it comes up ask for help, or be straightforward that I may struggle with idk heavier loads and need a coulple strong guys or gals with me to help unload cause I am not very strong idk. Like Idk what do you do when you are working class but can't regularly lift 50 pounds, like f**k I am not a big muscular woman so yes I struggle to lift 50 pounds, so why do half of all jobs have to require that I get equality but it doesn't erase that weak women do actually exist. I am sure there are weak men to...

Idk are people who can't just constantly lift 50 pounds just doomed for life or what.

What are the barriers, for you, to getting a driver's license?

Do most of the jobs requiring a driver's license also require you to own and use your own vehicle, or would most of them entail driving a company-owned vehicle?

Even in restaurant retail sales jobs, lifting 50 pounds is extremely common in the job description

Burger king manager job description said, lift 70 pounds

I work at home Depot as a lot attendant. A doctor wrote a letter that I am not allowed to lift over 50 pounds . Corporate said it was fine

Otherwise , data entry clerk and janitor jobs don't involve lifting 50 pounds

Well so far no dishwashing job ads require a driver's license or lifting 50 pounds. I have been a bit hesitant to apply for those because first time I tried that job it sucked, That restaurant had awful management and was just kind of a nasty work environment. I was good at it though and kind of enjoyed the work, just didn't enjoy not even being able to take even a 5 minute break, being given full time plus crazy over-time when I signed up for part time.

It is a type of work I can do though, so maybe I should give it another chance.

The job environment can be more important than the job itself! So yes, try dish washing again if you can find a restaurant with a good reputation for looking out for its workers. One place that I go to shut down for the day because it got too hot for its workers!

I used to hate going to amusement parks because I was too small for anything but the little kiddie rides!
It would have been a much different experience if I could have gone on half the rides.

I never did any heavy lifting at work. I'd always get someone else to do that for me!

Best to start looking for another job while you have one. If you aren't employed they wonder why and don't hire you.
Last time I had my hair cut the person cutting my hair said that I was unusual for working in one place a long time.
All the people she could think of changed jobs frequently. I'm sure she knew a lot of people!

Consider a pyramid model. At the base is where most people are. No qualifications. They mow lawns, wash dishes, flip burgers.
Add a certificate (maybe to drive a truck or forklift, mix cocktails, whatever) and you can move up a level, and there are slightly less people there. Less competition.
Add a diploma and rise. Add a degree and rise more.
Become a doctor or lawyer and you're near the top, and there's less competition. After all, an unemployed brain surgeon can mow lawns, but an unemployed gardener can't 'legally' perform brain surgery.

This is an illustration of a principle. The higher you rise, the more control you have over your career and the less competition you encounter (at least in theory). It's the first part of this that concerns us most. There's nothing wrong with menial jobs. They are there to be done. The only problem with them is the lack of personal power you have while doing them. You take what you can get.

Maybe you can aim to raise one level. That will give you options. A little more control. Getting your driving license would be a good start. Then make a choice about what work you'd like to do. Then write a list of as many things you could do to increase your value in that area. A certificate? Work experience? A club where you could develop your skills? Online resources?

Just one level. Unless you'd like to reach higher, in which case go for it.

It's very hard getting a job when you have Autism. Employers managers just do not want to deal with the drama of employing Autistic people.