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Message |
 Topic: Job Burn Out and Aspies? |
kornik
Replies: 45
Views: 3537
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 Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:25 pm Subject: Contradictions |
I find this a strange but interetsing phenomenon.
On the one hand we dislike change and seek innately to avoid it. On the other there are clearly times when we need to change - to get away from pre ... |
| Topic: Why do we make enemies so quickly? |
kornik
Replies: 60
Views: 5254
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:52 am Subject: Understand |
Pandora
I do understand and appreciate that sometimes we don't feel like going out after work. It happens to me all the time.
However, I do feel that it is important to try, even if it is only f ... |
| Topic: AS Job Services |
kornik
Replies: 8
Views: 483
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 3:07 am Subject: Asperger Management |
For those who have not picked up on my past postings I would like to introduce my website: www.aspergermanagement.com
The site is about having AS and working in white collar/management positions. T ... |
| Topic: Job Burn Out and Aspies? |
kornik
Replies: 45
Views: 3537
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:03 am Subject: Emotional Tiredness |
I think that a lot of it is emotional - rather than physical - tiredness. Much of this is percpetion or in the mind.
What I try to do is accept that there are going to be periods when I am going to ... |
| Topic: Why do we make enemies so quickly? |
kornik
Replies: 60
Views: 5254
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:21 am Subject: Why do we make enemies so quickly? |
I think that there are so many aspects to this.
Firstly, our introversion does naturally make us a potential target. If people feel someone is distant and not part of the in-group then they are mor ... |
| Topic: Trouble seeking a job |
kornik
Replies: 7
Views: 493
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 2:54 am Subject: Trouble seeking a job |
I have had this problem in the past and am experiencing it at the moment1
However, with me it is changing jobs. My company is going through a sticky patch and I know that I have to look around; wha ... |
| Topic: Interviews: Revealing your AS? |
kornik
Replies: 26
Views: 1323
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:30 pm Subject: Non-Divulgence |
I personally would never divulge my AS at interview stage. I think that the risk of sending a negative message that would be used as an excuse to reject me would be too great.
It depends, as always ... |
| Topic: New, free, nationwide job placement program |
kornik
Replies: 21
Views: 4019
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:25 pm Subject: UK Based Work Schemes |
Can you say which schemes you have used please?
Sounds good. I have used schemes like this in the UK and they have really helped and mean that I have a good job with no bullying.
Unfortunate b ... |
| Topic: Perfect job for aspies who claim that they can't work? |
kornik
Replies: 11
Views: 580
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 3:22 pm Subject: In Agreement |
I agree with this entiment and would like to endorse it.
I think that one of the problems we have is putting ourselves down and not believeing we can do things. In too many cases we sell ourselves ... |
| Topic: Finding and Keeping jobs - Tips and Advice |
kornik
Replies: 80
Views: 15271
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:22 am Subject: Work Socialisation |
I am not sure where you are posting from but in the UK at least I think you would have a legal case against your company.
If you are doing a job well "technically" then, unless you are offending pe ... |
| Topic: Trouble seeking a job |
kornik
Replies: 7
Views: 493
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:22 pm Subject: Make A Start |
Its fear of change, unusual routines, new people etc.
Making a start is the key - go for it. Once you have started it all becomes easier.
I totally agree with Fosf. I'm kind of the same way. I'm ... |
| Topic: I don't see myself in the corporate world |
kornik
Replies: 10
Views: 631
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:14 pm Subject: Formality |
I have worked in business throughout my career and, for me, its the type of culture that prevails which is key.
Though I have worked for two big corporations for exactly five years, they were withi ... |
| Topic: Finding and Keeping jobs - Tips and Advice |
kornik
Replies: 80
Views: 15271
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:08 am Subject: Pre-Job Analysis |
From my perspective I can't emphasise how important this point is.
The work difficulties that I have experienced have often been from moving into an environment that was totally unsuitable for me. ... |
| Topic: Finding and Keeping jobs - Tips and Advice |
kornik
Replies: 80
Views: 15271
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 4:08 am Subject: Finding and Keeping jobs - Tips and Advice |
I may have posted similar comments relating to this subject before but.............
During my career I have worked in three organisations/positions that I have been extraordinarily happy in.
The ... |
| Topic: Job search begins by understating my qualifications |
kornik
Replies: 18
Views: 994
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:01 am Subject: Job search begins by understating my qualifications |
I know that I am in the minority here, but I personally think that this is a mistake.
I have always believed that (especially for people with Asperger) you "are what you are"; trying to hide things ... |
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