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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Job Red Alert! |
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Posted: 28 Aug 2015, 10:23 am
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| Read Full Article Wouldn't it be nice if we had job alarms just like we have burglar and fire alarms? Some things are obvious. For example, if you're a computer programmer and you've been asked to compile a program that does X, Y and Z, you find out soon enough. Other things are not quite so... |
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Forum: WrongPlanet.net discussion Topic: Bullying column by Jeffrey Deutsch is lousy. |
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Posted: 25 Apr 2012, 5:41 pm
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| Very interesting points! AardvarkGoodSwimmer, when I said "I for one would love to delve in depth as to just how bullying can be provoked (not justified, but provoked). Thing is, my column in that case would have been much longer" you responded "But that still would be the only sub-category we would... |
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Forum: WrongPlanet.net discussion Topic: Bullying column by Jeffrey Deutsch is lousy. |
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Posted: 17 Apr 2012, 4:55 pm
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| Hello AardvarkGoodSwimmer, You certainly have a good point about my column leaving out some things. I for one would love to delve in depth as to just how bullying can be provoked (not justified, but provoked). Thing is, my column in that case would have been much longer, and many people only like re... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: No manners, or just a social convention? |
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Posted: 07 Mar 2012, 8:58 am
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Replies: 12
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| Always say "Thank you!" when someone gives you something for free, especially if you accept it. Yes, free samples are given by people trying to sell you something. You can still accept one, thank the giver and go on your way. And yes, even "disinterested" people notice things like that. You never k... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: No Autistics Allowed |
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Posted: 14 Jan 2012, 12:09 am
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Replies: 15
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Hello androbot2084,
I'm very sorry about what happened.
Have you considered speaking to a lawyer? It just might be unlawful discrimination.
Whatever you decide to do, good luck! |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: What is the big deal about dress? |
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Posted: 28 Dec 2011, 1:30 pm
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Replies: 28
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| Pschristmas, good point about dressing for the position you hope to have and dressing with a bit more care than others. I did not address that because it doesn't seem to be a factor in ToadOfSteel's situation, as he's pointed out. Putting aside that he and I might both be wrong, many people really c... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: What is the big deal about dress? |
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Posted: 28 Dec 2011, 12:30 pm
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| Hello ToadOfSteel, With regard to your workplace itself, obviously you know better than your dad. I would understand where he was coming from otherwise, because Aspies tend not to pick up on things* and he may know better than you what works in general. But given that they actually told you that a s... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to Win Friends and Influence People |
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Posted: 12 Sep 2011, 9:55 am
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| Good morning, I like your points ooOoOoOAnaOoOoOoo, especially about not "s*itting where you eat" - that is, bad-mouthing a place where you still work or otherwise benefit. Even if the bad-mouthing is correct, it still makes you look bad. Also, you're quite right about not getting too hung up on spe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to Win Friends and Influence People |
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Posted: 11 Sep 2011, 12:19 pm
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| Trappedinhell and izzeme, I know what you mean about certain things seeming or even being fake - especially from an Aspie's perspective. It's your choice to make. No one's going to force you to relate to others in ways you (and sometimes I) find inauthentic. As the saying goes, the only thing you al... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to Win Friends and Influence People |
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Posted: 11 Sep 2011, 10:00 am
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| Good morning, I know what you mean izzeme and Verdandi. For example, when people give bad news very indirectly or subtly, that offends me because I feel that people should treat me like an adult and tell me everything straight up. Here's the thing: What you and I and other Aspies may consider to be ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to Win Friends and Influence People |
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Posted: 10 Sep 2011, 11:25 pm
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| I highly recommend How to Win Friends and Influence People - especially to fellow Aspies. It gives good, practical and specific, detailed advice - and examples. And on the more general level, Dale Carnegie rams home one of the most important things we need to understand about getting along with othe... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: "That time of the month"?! |
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Posted: 09 Aug 2011, 4:56 pm
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| Because certain things, including bodily functions (especially those involving, for example, blood) are inherently disgusting. We use euphemisms for them just like with: * Urination and defecation "No. 1 and No. 2" * Death "Passing away" * Sex "Making love," "Quality time" (in many cases), "Sleeping... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: My friend committed suicide earlier this week |
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Posted: 09 Mar 2011, 11:54 pm
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| Hello tangomike, I'm very sorry. I had a similar experience. My senior year in college (1989-90), a freshman lived on our floor. We weren't close or anything, but we saw each other once in a while. As I recall, she was a vegetarian, mainly for moral reasons. After I graduated, she transferred to ano... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: The WP undatable club |
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Posted: 02 Mar 2011, 11:53 am
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| Hello, That sounds like quite an interesting idea. I'm sorry that I'm not qualified to join. Do you have any provisions for rapid exit? I've observed that cutting off the hunt for a mate can strongly increase the likelihood of one joining your life! Have a great day, and good luck with your project! |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Cyber spying/stalking, am I obsessed and a creep |
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Posted: 11 Dec 2010, 6:05 pm
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| Hello EnglishInvader, First off, I'm glad things worked out better for you than they otherwise might have. Not to mention I'm glad you've gotten into a relationship - and much more easily than for guys generally. Most often, men are expected to do the pursuing. You're definitely right that people ne... |
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Forum: Love and Dating Topic: Cyber spying/stalking, am I obsessed and a creep |
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Posted: 11 Dec 2010, 3:15 pm
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| Hello TheWeirdPig, I'm glad you're at least reading our responses. I'm not quite sure whether you're interested in our advice, or rather in persuading other people that the course of action you've already chosen is right. Here's something I had to learn the hard way - When pretty much everyone else ... |
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