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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: What would help you get on better in life? |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2018, 5:44 am
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Replies: 170
Views: 7,578
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More quiet places, less small talk, jobs that focus on skill and of course, more cash  |
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Forum: Women's Discussion Topic: Was diagnosis a life changer? |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2018, 5:36 am
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,890
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| Yes! I was officially diagnosed when I was 9 years old but that was kept from me until I discovered it myself. My parents tried to raise me like I was normal. This didn't work. I discovered I had Aspergers at 17, it was like everything made sense. It has given me breathing space. However, I have onl... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Post a blatant lie |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2018, 5:20 am
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Replies: 19,211
Views: 761,155
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| A retail job is the best job for me |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Manager Problem |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 19 Jun 2017, 3:40 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 532
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| Hello, I am having trouble dealing with a manager at work. I’m going to call her PAM (passive aggressive manager) for short. The background: PAM is a passive aggressive/ aggressive manager at my work. She wants things done her way and gets angry if they aren’t followed. She is third in command. I ha... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Small talk |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 06 Feb 2017, 6:20 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 934
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| So, I got assessed today at my job. Some background: I work in a busy/ popular German supermarket as a store assistant. We are expected to not only serve customers but also to run stock and tidy the store. All at the same time. Each year we have something called an appraisal which is an assessment o... |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Rants |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 19 Mar 2014, 8:34 pm
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Replies: 9,438
Views: 678,335
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| Today is my birthday and no one has wished me happy birthday except for a couple of people. This is the first time this has happened to me and it feels terrible. Tomorrow will be my birthday event that I have planned for two months, 22 people are going. While that's good and all, I get the feeling t... |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: Share the best creativity block advice you've heard. |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2014, 11:38 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,406
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| I tend to be more creative when I am the happiest. I listen to repetitive music with sound blocking headphones when working, it helps me focus |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Oldest child being autistic |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2014, 11:33 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,442
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| I am the second eldest. The eldest is a year older than me and he probably has undiagnosed Aspergers. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What age are most people diagnosed with aspergers? |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2014, 11:31 pm
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Replies: 56
Views: 4,698
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| I was diagnosed at 9 but not told by parents until I was 18 |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Implantation of ICD-11 postponed until 2017 |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 23 Feb 2014, 11:29 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,963
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| It sounds strange to me to say I have mild autism instead of Aspergers. I'll stick with saying I have Aspergers I think |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Bossy co-worker |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2014, 1:53 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,369
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| I work in Australia. This is good, solid advice, I'll see what I can do. I have a disability case worker that takes care of my work, I've already sent her an email about the co worker. Yes, it is harassment and everyone else knows that besides the co worker and boss |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Bossy co-worker |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2014, 1:46 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,369
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| I have a problem with a co-worker. I'll call her Jane (Background: I am not sure what her role is in within the company, it is very unclear. According to my co-workers she is my supervisors assistant, I talked with my boss today too. The boss says she is all-rounder manager and supposed to help the ... |
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Forum: School and College Life Topic: Extensive Boredom |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2013, 12:55 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,049
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| Origami is a good way to pass the time and is also impressive. I have made plenty of cranes on quiet days at uni or volunteering |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Lack of empathy can in fact be liberating |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2013, 12:48 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,088
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| I have read somewhere that aspies can fall into two categories: have a lack of empathy or have hyper empathy (where you feel every emotion). Being the latter, sometimes I wish I had a lack of emapthy so I wouldn't get so emotional with arguments |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: Grocery Store Customer Berates Employee With Aspergers |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2013, 12:45 am
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,715
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| As someone working in retail, this was a pleasant surprise. I remember the first day on the job where I was attacked by an obviously grumpy woman. "Do you understand what I am talking about? Well, do you?" angrily holding a bag in front of my face. "I am sorry, I don't understand" Luckily my boss sa... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: New job in retail, need advice how to cope |
| Ashuahhe |
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Posted: 16 Oct 2013, 8:02 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 969
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| So I have done two shifts so far, all I can say is that is not suited to me though I need the job for experience and money. I followed a script which basically went something like this: "good morning, are you shopping for yourself or someone else?" if they continued the conversation, I would say "I ... |
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