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A recent job search has brought up so many unpleasant emotions. I thought, I was doing the right thing, but all it did was profoundly hurt me. I realized that my introverted, reserved and highly sensitive personality is not desired by employers. For example on place asked me to do an online test that basically filtered out my ASD traits which makes up a lot of who I am. This was for a grocery clerk position.
I recently realized that I am not even desired in the machining world, because I am quiet. This was a major disappointment, especially since I am starting a 24 month long training course in tool and die in another city in September. I have an innate talent for this trade. My talent has been noticed, but because I am quiet and socially awkward I get overlooked.
People seem to go out of their way to impede me. They always find my weaknesses (Eg. my social skills) and rub them in so hard. Then they wonder why I am very cautious and bitter. This is how it has always been.
What jobs are suitable for quiet people who have ASD? Am I just wasting my time moving to southern Ontario to train as a toolmaker?
I wonder if I should just return to university and finish my degree.
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Dx: Didgee Disorder
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