I can relate too. I'm 36 and have only ever worked three weeks as a dietary aide, which I absolutely hated. This is humiliating. I can easily keep this a secret, since I am in university.

Work is my greatest fear. The social component of it terrifies me, because my social skills are somewhat deficient. Most jobs require 'desired' social skills that I don't have. I'm a serious and introverted loner. Unfortunately, these traits make it hard for employers to see my strengths. Despite this, I really want to work, even if it is one or two days a week. My only hope seems to be finding a job at my university or through an employment agency that assists people with disabilities.

I ruled out a lot of jobs through volunteer work, like customer service and the food industry. Now, I am looking into behind the scenes jobs that are more suitable to my disposition and strengths. Eventually, I hope to work in a research lab/university. Academia seems to be a lot more accepting of people like me.