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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Mininmum wage labour: A cheese grater to your very soul |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 15 May 2011, 5:26 pm
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| It's all about getting that paycheck at a minimum wage job, however meager the pay may be. They say to themselves "this job sucks, but I get paid for it so I can survive another week, so suck it up and get that money!" |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do you even want to be more social? |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 14 May 2011, 11:59 am
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Replies: 38
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| Of course I'd like to be, but I'm pretty shy and in my case, I find people are best in small doses, so to speak. |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: My pet theory on why the middle east is so uncivil |
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Posted: 13 May 2011, 4:12 pm
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Replies: 36
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| I thought I would run this by you all to see if it has any validity As I mentioned in another post, since the begining of mesopotamia (region of the middle east in ancient times) till now there has been only 200 years of peace in this region. I was told this a few years ago by my college history pr... |
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Forum: News and Current Events Topic: My pet theory on why the middle east is so uncivil |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 13 May 2011, 3:07 pm
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Replies: 36
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| I thought I would run this by you all to see if it has any validity As I mentioned in another post, since the begining of mesopotamia (region of the middle east in ancient times) till now there has been only 200 years of peace in this region. I was told this a few years ago by my college history pr... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: - Law Enforcement Issues - (What are Your Experiences?) |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 13 May 2011, 1:57 pm
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Replies: 35
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Counseling and/or support groups for Aspergers in Rochester |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 13 May 2011, 12:41 pm
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Replies: 16
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eddie1 wrote: http://www.meetup.com/Square-Pegs-Asperger-s-Support-Group/
I have not yet gone to this.
I'll definitely look into this. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Counseling and/or support groups for Aspergers in Rochester |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 12 May 2011, 9:48 am
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Replies: 16
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| I'm in the general Rochester area too, and I'm really annoyed that there isn't any groups around here. I've only just met a few other aspies (I actually go to college with them!) and a couple of us are talking about living in a very NT world. I also go to college in the city, though I've never met ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can you drive? |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 12 May 2011, 12:49 am
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Replies: 34
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| I got my learner's permit at 16 and my full license at 18. I would say my driving is no better or worse than most people's. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Counseling and/or support groups for Aspergers in Rochester |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 11 May 2011, 4:38 pm
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| I wouldnt distance yourself too much man. Im only 30 and I can tell you from experience that personal problems will surface in a relationship whether you want them too or not. Ugh, don't I know it. :| I wish I or someone else could start a support/self-advocacy group here. I've only recently starte... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Counseling and/or support groups for Aspergers in Rochester |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 11 May 2011, 3:42 pm
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I live in the same city and have never heard about anything of the sort.
Then again, I am 20 and have spent the better part of my teen years trying to distance myself from my aspie-ness.  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Fear of parents disapproval? |
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Posted: 10 May 2011, 10:45 am
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| Would living with friends or couch-surfing be an option until you find a semi-permanent living situation? Researching benefits is definitely a good idea. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I despise my workplace |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 10 May 2011, 10:32 am
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| Then I'd either see if you have any right to legal recourse for this under existing labor laws, quit and go on unemployment/disability, and/or seek therapy/vocational rehab/temporary placements. If you got diagnosed with AS/an anxiety disorder/etc., you might get access to therapies/medications that... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: I despise my workplace |
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Posted: 10 May 2011, 10:19 am
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| Maybe you should get in touch with someone from the human resources department or a labor rights organization and complain about this behavior, since you're being treated unfairly, it's creating a hostile work environment and it's affecting your health. It may be in your best interest to seek a diag... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autism and driving! |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 09 May 2011, 9:38 am
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| I attempted to start at 16, but it just proved too stressful for me then. :x For several months, I took weekly lessons through a driving school until I felt comfortable enough to take the test last February, which I surprisingly passed on the first try. :D Last spring, my dad got a cheap used car; I... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: what causes the social issues with aspergers? |
| yellow-eyeballs |
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Posted: 06 May 2011, 8:20 am
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Replies: 25
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| What people call lack of empathy is just a lack of recognition - it's a conmmunication issue. Not a lack of feelings. We do not communicate in the manner in which they are accustomed therefore it is interpretted as a deficiency simply because they do not recognize it in the manner they are used to ... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi im new here |
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Posted: 06 May 2011, 7:50 am
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Replies: 3
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Hi! 
I'm so with you about English classes. Analysis is good, but to a point. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, you know? |
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