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Originally Posted by *freak*
Hey everyone, long time no see...
I need some help/suggestions regarding work. I have social anxiety, no education and almost no social skills. But I'm 22 and still living at home, so I'd really really like to finally become independent from my "family" (i.e. the source of most of my problems).
Does anyone have any idea of what I could do? The most common jobs people get without a college degree all require working with people all the time (bartender, cashier, shopgirl...) and I not only couldn't handle it but I couldn't even get a job like that. What can a dumb and clumsy person do in this world to support herself?
Thanks for reading and if you have any advice please post.
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You don't mention how large the community is where you live, but many places have some sort of re-entry to the job market services in place. You might be able to get training, job interviewing practice and skills, advice on your appearance for the interview, etc. If you have not finished high school, you can get a GED; the local high school can probably direct you on the way to get started doing that. If your mental health is such that you think it will be a factor, your doctor, or the local mental health services office can probably advise and assist. First thing would be to start tracking down the services offered in your community. No, wait..the first thing would be to stop calling yourself dumb and clumsy. Every person has value and worth. Second, go find those services to help you. Courage!