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I am thinking about going to school full-time and working full-time--so that I can get my degree sooner *and* work full-time and have a place of my own, so I will meet the criteria of most NT women as far as dating goes--my search for another Aspie is killing me.

Tim

This is not necessary the case with me. I went to a single community class college class (it was English Writing Comp, which is actually one of many better areas), and it was a nightmare. They gave out these tests to show how advanced we were, and I zoomed through most of it. But there were questions asked to talk about our feelings regarding we responded emotionally to certain words and situations described to us. I was completely baffled. I didn't ask questions because I was too nervous (I am really anxious about confrontation). The next week we were going to go into little groups and talk about our work. This scared the heck out of me so I dropped out. (There were more issues then that; this was the first time I was in an actual classroom in some time and I think the adjustment was really awkward and nerve-racking)

I was expecting something completely different. But this was a required class. I don't enough credits (although my grades are good) to get into ("normal") college or university. I don't have anything against community colleges or anything but I don't think I have the stanima right now to go through all of that on my own.

I went 3 years of college with 3 full summers to. I took only one English class. I did not let them assign me a class I took what I wanted! Hard classes you hate and do not need to really know can be taken in the summer at a community college. Where I took English. I took mainly math and science (chemistry, biology, math,
physic, computer science). Also their are technical school you could try to learn how to do cnc programing, cad , etc.

I agree. You should move out, after you're done school. I wish I did.

I had really severe anxiety like that with college when I first tried to go. Eventualy I got over it, and now i have a Master's Degree.

I moved out of my parents' house when I was 17. I had a roommate who was polite and quite. She was even a little bit standoffish, which was a big plus for me.

I did have a job where i had to interact with people a good deal (cashier @ grocery store). It was draining, but I got to the point where I was really fast at it and could avoid smalltalk by speeding their order through my checkout line. Chatty baggers were also a big help. In the long run, I think that job helped immensely with my social skills so I would recommend it highly. The independance and peace from my insane mother were well worth moving out for.

Good for you.



Yeah, a situation like that would be good for me. I can be very obsessive about personal space sometimes.



I have sensory issues that have been getting worse and worse. Anything with a lot of noise and lights might be an issue. I don't want something where I end of missing too much work. I do want to get a job. I did clerical work for my dad's company but I missed more then I want too. The job itself was sor of was sort of OK, but the lights gave me a headache every day (another stupid issue I have). Also these really loud typewriter things became a problem.

I will found something eventually. I procrastinate too much though.