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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: ANIMAL RIGHTS

saltvand
 Post subject: Re: ANIMAL RIGHTS
Posted: 19 Jul 2015, 9:43 am 

Replies: 20
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As for the Yulin Festival. I get that some people are uncomfortable with the idea of eating cats and dogs. I think this is a cultural bias that they should get over. What I find worth opposing tooth and nail is the idea that seems to be widespread in Korea and China (possibly neighbouring nations a...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: The Top 5 Worst Careers for people with Aspergers

saltvand
Posted: 22 Jun 2015, 6:09 pm 

Replies: 179
Views: 96,774
4.) Teacher- All though they have above average intelligents, they would make great teachers. This career requires an extremely high level of social competence, which they do not have. Aspies in general become too involved in their subjects and will go on and on about it. Their pedantic behavior wi...

 Forum: Work and finding a Job   Topic: Idea: build an AS job support network in Sydney/Australia?

saltvand
Posted: 02 Jun 2015, 1:00 am 

Replies: 10
Views: 1,016
Hi Scott. Thank you for your reply. I don't know... I don't detect a strong interest so far. There is an employment councillor for Asperger's here in Sydney (~ at least one): Aspect Capable: http://autismspectrum.org.au/content/aspect-capable-employment-service run by Vicky Little under the Aspect A...

 Forum: Work and finding a Job   Topic: Idea: build an AS job support network in Sydney/Australia?

saltvand
Posted: 16 Feb 2015, 5:26 am 

Replies: 10
Views: 1,016
I think (although this might be an overgeneralization), that any division or company that requires significantly outside interaction would be inherently noisy and attract noisy people; while many (though not all) internally focused divisions or companies would be quieter and attract quieter people....

 Forum: Work and finding a Job   Topic: Idea: build an AS job support network in Sydney/Australia?

saltvand
Posted: 07 Feb 2015, 7:11 am 

Replies: 10
Views: 1,016
Hi Aspinnaker, Thank you for your reply. Yes I'm hoping that something can come out of it. The idea is that since social networks are always touted as being important for finding job opportunities and getting industry or company know-how, and since most aspies (including myself) lack social networks...

 Forum: Work and finding a Job   Topic: Idea: build an AS job support network in Sydney/Australia?

saltvand
Posted: 07 Feb 2015, 6:29 am 

Replies: 10
Views: 1,016
Hi NewRotIck. Thank you for your reply! That sounds nice... What kind of industry is your awesome dream job in? I don't actually looking that great on paper, because (trying to make a long story short:) I'm in my 40s and have had around 30 - 40 jobs in my lifetime, mostly menial, casual or short ter...

 Forum: Work and finding a Job   Topic: Idea: build an AS job support network in Sydney/Australia?

saltvand
Posted: 01 Feb 2015, 8:18 am 

Replies: 10
Views: 1,016
Hi there. Would anyone be interested in starting a local Sydney/Australia employment support group for AS job seekers with different levels of insight and work experience. E.g. I'm good at some aspects of job seeking - such as cover letter and resume writing - but have little white collar work exper...
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