Lucrative Work For Those With An Aspie-type Temperament

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The grand Inquisitor

If you do not apply jobs that specify "outgoing", "friendly", unless you have a STEM degree, there are not many jobs to apply to

Usually I just apply anyways

"Outgoing" is subjective and you can't measure it

Personality tests, almost always fail

Thank god I'm a programmer.

I can't think of anything that I'd be better suited at.

Though my aspie nature has kept me from getting promotions and generally advancing in the job (keeping me from moving on to something like an architect). I'm pretty good at the day-to-day stuff, but going to the next level (which involves more management qualities than I possess) seems unlikely.

Lighthouse keeper

Stockbroker

Cabinet making. My last doctor did this as a hobby. But was good enough to have requests from big city boutiques that could sell his stuff for $10 000+.

Work on your own. Use your hands, but also your brain in the intricacies of structure design.

Little formal training required if you're autodidactic.

Do it in your own time.

Use non-powered hand tools. That becomes its own niche selling point. And quieter and cleaner than power tools.

I agree that cybersecurity might be a good option, if you have the means to get the credential and are good at programming. Or, for something more hands-on in a related field that pays more than factory labor, have you thought about telecom installation and/or design? In-demand, undersupply of good candidates, does not necessarily need degree. I don't know about Aspies specifically, but lots of ADHD and quirky/abrasive people in field. Check out bicsi.org for a well-respected training course (a beginner would start with copper and/or fiber optic installation).

Supporting the Wireless 5g infrastructure will need a lot of people.

Depends how you define “lucrative,” as the $ amounts are relative.

It’s too bad you’re not willing to be more physical than mental. A skilled construction trade could work well. Technical and finishing trades require attention to detail. Plus some trades you almost always work solo and don’t have to interact with others much.

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Aaah, gotcha, a few limitations & constraints.

Good to pursue something more lucrative vs. accepting the status quo of your income forever.

If you carry on with a desk job career, do yourself a MASSIVE life favour and also focus on your health & physical fitness. Being sedentary and getting weak and more overweight just won't bode well in the long term. Make sure to be physical throughout your day and after work - even just walking a lot. (burns more fat than running!) Bit by bit you'll slim down and be healthier and better off for it in every way. I speak from experience. Keeps you more mentally sharp for your desk job pursuits, too.

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