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lmacaroon
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26 Aug 2015, 11:42 pm

First, I apologize if this has been covered in other threads. I'm new here.

I'm currently at a crossroads. I moved to a different state a few months ago for a fellowship, and have not yet been placed (nerve-wracking!). I have a master's degree in political science and for the past three years have been teaching intro classes at a community college; however, teaching 180 students per semester was not a good fit for me in many ways. I am in the evaluation process for ASD, and all practitioners I've consulted about diagnosis, once they meet with me, see Asperger's, plain as day. Next Monday I will take the formal tests.

I am relieved to finally have an answer for why I'm so different from most other folks, as well as a direction in which to pursue resources and help. However, I'm not really sure what I should do with my life. While I like teaching, 6 sections is too much for me to handle. Since my diagnosis is looming over the horizon, I'm looking back at the work experiences I've enjoyed and the stuff I just like to do in general, and those two essential components are not part of most of my past jobs, most of which have involved working with at-risk/disadvantaged populations, employing executive function, and being proficient in BS.

Reinventing the wheel is how I see this next step in my life--I need meaningful work that will not make me ill and also will pay the bills. I enjoy reading, writing, research, data analysis, copy editing, thinking deeply, and making large talk (the complete opposite of small talk) but I'm not sure how I can pull that all together into a livelihood that is feasible for me as I contemplate what my life will be like from here on out (or just tomorrow is good too).

Anybody have any ideas? (Before anyone suggests this, I can't afford to do a PhD right now!) Anybody in the same boat?
Thanks for your time!



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27 Aug 2015, 1:07 am

I know someone who works researching topics for people or companies, I am not sure about the details, but it seems like a good job.


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27 Aug 2015, 2:00 pm

Thank you for your reply! I would be interested in learning more about that sort of thing if you get more information, especially if it's the sort of thing that can be done from anywhere.


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27 Aug 2015, 6:11 pm

Political consulting work, maybe?



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27 Aug 2015, 7:09 pm

I've haven't had a macaroon in years!

If you've got the fellowship, how come you're worried about being "placed?"

Doesn't that mean you already have a guaranteed stipend?