18 year old aspie seeking a job.

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what kind of jobs would you suggest for a young teen aspie? i'd prefer a position that doesnt require me to interact with anyone too much, i just wanna be left alone to focus on my work and shut everybody out. of course be checked on from time to time.

When I was a teen I had two jobs that, I'd say, had limited contact with people.
1. I filed books on library shelves and in the stacks (basement shelves).
2. I worked in local the Animal Shelter.

At 18 I'd say try anything, you've got a clean slate, and there's no reason why you should restrict yourself in any way, other than avoiding things that you feel are morally wrong, or that will expose you too much to things you may be sensitive towards.
Retail is a good way to go, though seems to be a career on the wane with so much online shopping.
One on one interaction isn't as overwhelming as it seems once you settle into it, and you can spend time familiarising yourself with stock and the layout of the store, which will be easier for you to remember once familiar than for some others.
It's also not a bad idea to register with an employment agency; one of the ones that can send you out for temp positions, whether in admin or industrial work; that way you can try a wide variety of things before you decide what you'd like to do longer term.

You say you're 18 so I think a good job choice would be overnights in retail in a department store or grocery store. These places have overnight stocking/merchandising positions and customer contact is very minimal.