Can I still be qualified for a job if I have high-functioning autism (HFA)? (apply, jobs)
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Okay, so recently I've decided that for my first job I'll apply and work at In-N-Out (in my city; they are hiring).
Let me tell you a little bit about myself.
I am 18 (I turn 19 in exactly one month), 2016 graduate of Indio High School. There, that's all you need to know.
So anyway, then I recently started to wonder if I can still be qualified for a job if I have high-functioning autism (HFA), which I do have.
Well, can I?
Sometimes, when I feel the need to fidget, I take out my fidget cube to relax myself. I've been diagnosed with it at a very young age.
So, my question is (I guess I already asked this just now, or maybe not), can I still be qualified for a job if I have high-functioning autism (HFA) (which, like I said, do have)?
Any helpful insight is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Even if it's on the mild/very mild scale of the ASD spectrum? Because that's where I am on there. That's quite a bummer.
I know, it sucks.
My grandson is HFA on the ASD spectrum. He's only six now, but I have high hopes for him that by the time he's old enough to get a job, that more people will understand Autism isn't a disability for many.
My grandson is HFA on the ASD spectrum. He's only six now, but I have high hopes for him that by the time he's old enough to get a job, that more people will understand Autism isn't a disability for many.
Sorry for the late reply, but I wish you and your grandson tons of luck!
I'm a bit upset that I am the only sibling in my family that has ever been diagnosed with ASD spectrum "anything," but, at the same time I realize that my HFA is all part of what God has created me and is all part of who I am and what makes me unique (yes, I had a language delay, that's why I still stutter, talk too fast/not loud enough, etc.). I'm thankful to be my very own self.
Sorry for the late reply, but I wish you and your grandson tons of luck!
I'm a bit upset that I am the only sibling in my family that has ever been diagnosed with ASD spectrum "anything," but, at the same time I realize that my HFA is all part of what God has created me and is all part of who I am and what makes me unique (yes, I had a language delay, that's why I still stutter, talk too fast/not loud enough, etc.). I'm thankful to be my very own self.
Best of luck to you, Brandon! Let us know how it goes. I'm sure you will do just fine.
I think you should apply for the job. Learn from experience what you can tolerate in the work world, and learn how you can contribute. Look around you, observe others, and think about other jobs and see if you can do them.
I know virtually nothing about HFA. Does it prevent you from learning and performing a trade? Those are good, living wage jobs. Can you become a plumber or electrician? Is office work something that you could do with training?
Good luck. I am rooting for you, and I hope that you don’t limit yourself more than you need to.
I think you should apply for the job. Learn from experience what you can tolerate in the work world, and learn how you can contribute. Look around you, observe others, and think about other jobs and see if you can do them.
I know virtually nothing about HFA. Does it prevent you from learning and performing a trade? Those are good, living wage jobs. Can you become a plumber or electrician? Is office work something that you could do with training?
Good luck. I am rooting for you, and I hope that you don’t limit yourself more than you need to.
Well, I have experience in volunteering at a church in Indio, California that I enjoy going to 3-4 days a week.
Thank you! I'm not limiting myself, but rather I'm set on my decision to work at In-N-Out eventually. They're hiring right now, and pay $12.50/hr, and I can also flex my schedule to how I want it to be, have free meals during my shift, and even get paid vacations.
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