Work happiness and good news

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Hi all,

I have some really good news. It has been one year since I was let go from a job that I was dramatically unhappy at, and thought I would never be happy again when I was let go. One year later, postdiagnosis, joining wrong planet and autismhangout and getting mentoring from a learning disabilities group, I am happier in my work life. I have been told by family, friends, and even casual acquaintances without asking them that I have really grown up and gotten confident. My quirks seem to be absorbed by my work environment, which I am so happy in.

It really does get better.

One day, I would really like to pay all this forward in some way.

That is great. finding a way to be happy is great.

Should also mention that my newer job has fewer responsibilities and better pay.

Congratulations! I, too, recently got an excellent job after a series of dead-end jobs and ones that simply didn't work out for me due to various reasons, AS included. This one involved me moving cross-country from Arizona to Virginia and moving in with a friend, paying rent of course. I find I'm happier and more relaxed, and making good money. I get along great with the customers (a huge change from all my previous positions) and find my Asperger's to be a benefit instead of a detriment.