autism and jobs ..ASPIES ONLY ! !! !

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Since every Aspie is different, there can't be a "perfect general Aspie job". I like to work hard with my hands, so I do a lot of blue collar work, like construction, landscaping, stage lighting, ski lift operating, running movie theater projectors, etc. Today I just spent the day helping set up rides at a local carnival, it's hard work, but it takes a lot of logical thinking since all you're doing is making a pre-designed machine operate.

I believe the right job for an aspie is entrepreneur.

-If you broke you can start over again.
-Nobody can fire you.
-If you are weird, but your product/service is ok they'll buy you

edit:

The site entrepreneur.com has some interesting startup ideas for free.

but being an entrepreneur takes money to begin with...

Web designer..... it's just you and the computer

Anyway, I was going to copy and paste this but it might be easier just to post this link. This might help with your question about jobs.
The thing I hate, is most jobs suitable for Aspies require a degree. Most of the jobs I've had have been in customer service, just the course my life has always taken. Of course, I don't think I give real good customer service and the competition is getting tougher because people who are really good with people are the ones who get promoted and all that good stuff. So now, I'm thinking about going back to school and getting a degree in computers. It would be tough, but I'm not getting anywhere with where I'm at and I don't want to be stuck in low paying customer service jobs all my life that I suck at anyway.

http://www.autism.org/temple/jobs.html

Bank Teller is on the list for good jobs for Aspies! What the hell? I could never imagine being a bank teller where God knows what is going to approach you all day. I would have to go home at the end of every day and hole up in a corner all night just to recover and be ready for the next day of hell. I completely disagree with that particular job being on that list for good jobs for Aspies.

For me, library work is ideal.

Working with computers can be ideal. If you have a tendancy to get fixated on a subject it works great because an "expert" on anything pays well. Not much interaction with others required. Computers are logical and rational. Not much requirement for degrees, etc. Just know what you are doing.

(a) Mad scientist. Get involved in your work for it's own sake. The Institute will laugh at you for your ideas, but you will show them.

My alter-ego: reclusive experimental techno producer. I also experiment with fresnel lenses, like a blowtorch that works on no fuel when the sun is out. I will show them.

(b) Hermit misanthrope. You can live in cave and devote yourself to solitude. People may be curious about your lifestyle, though. Throw rocks at them.

I have to hold down a job before I can afford a cave. Have you honestly priced one? I have looked into this as a serious lifestyle choice, but I'm mad as a hatter - or someone who stares at concentrated sunlight a lot.

(c) King of Bavaria. You will be able to spend all your money on things like overlong, melodramatic operas and the building of fanciful and impractical castles. Be warned, you family may take exception to this, leading to you being found dead floating in a lake.

That's what I thought when I toured Schloss Linderhof. Then again, my nation would lose two world wars as a long-term consequence, and I can't do that in good conscience.

But seriously folks, I find dealing with people to be like going to the dentist, which also involves dealing with people. When I have a good job that I really love, I will absolutely share here.

q/p

Re: Aspie Jobs

Look for anything having to do with computers or mechanical engineering. Machines are so much easier to deal with than people. They don't yell at you, they don't judge you and they could care less if you're late to work.