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Damn, didn't know you had to do a thesis, I respect that, defending a thesis is tough even for normal people, let alone aspies. Hope you get out of your depressive phase, but job searching isn't likely going to be a very uplifting process nor is the job unless you love it.

As to how you feel about your job search I am with you 100%, I'm more anxious about getting an interview rather than getting rejected, could barely sleep, was stressing out since 5 AM the day of the interview, which was at 2. Rejection would be a great response considering most of the applications I send out, the people don't even bother responding that I failed their selection. I got one rejection letter out of 15 or so applications (Not a lot of applications, but it's hard finding a job that I qualify for 100%.)

My uncle lectured me about not following up, but it's so tough sending the application, I'm surprised he really expects me to search for a number to call them up and say "Hey, about my application...". ah well, I hope my job search is at an end.

The job pays a bit less than I should get, $19 an hour vs the $20-25 I should expect, but it does get benefits, so that's a plus. But I have mixed feeling altogether, the job is less research and more like a medical technician and less like a research technician that I wanted to be (it is a good field to get into, more profitable too, but I always wanted to do pure research, not working with patients, doing inventory and maintenance, and helping a doctor identify medical ailments. But beggars can't be choosers, at least I'll get to put "Working with patients" on my resume which should help me become a clinical research tech.)

Hey than you got the job. Congratulations Even if it's not your dream job, you can be proud of it. It's an experience hopefully a good, and even if it turns out that you hate it you still can collect stories to tell, and cringe on
You'll have a steady income and you don't have to give up on looking for a better job, without the pressure to earn money.
So far I didn't send a lot of applications approx 8-10 mostly to manpower agencies. They at least always sent rejections. But I suspect that they haven't even read my applications because once I got 4 rejections in a row with 1minute intervals. Once I got a rejection stating that the job has been filled but the ad was reposted the same day

Not exactly, I only had an interview that went well, still just in the crossing my fingers stage. I only got this chance through a recruiting agency myself, I applied for one job and they redirected me to this one.

Then fingers crossed for you
It seemed easier with recruting agencies for me too, but now I am a bit disappointed.
Now I'll try directly trough the firms I find appealing.

Hi People !

Over the last day I have been researchiing ASD and Aspergers in particular.
I am 48, and have just begun considering that I may be Aspie. I would explain a lot, in fact it's the only thing that would explain my life so far.

I do work, and I'm solvent (just), but I also have addictive problems with alcohol.
Today is the first time that I can see that the patterns could make sense with one condition.

Anxiety, depression, addiction, social awkwardness, artistic, and easily fatigued with people - just for starters, but as they say forewarned is forearmed, and I feel hopeful that there is help to be had. I'm 95% sure based on what I have seen and read, it all just fits, with a few minor things that don't seem to apply to me, like taking everything literally.

I scored 37 on the Baron Cohen test. Where should I go from here?

Depends on what you want I suppose, do you want therapy? Then I think maybe you should get an official diagnosis. If you just want advice or people to relate to, there is a lot of both on the forums, but if you're looking for serious help I suggest an official diagnosis and therapy. Although I don't know how effective therapy is, having never had it myself.

Okay Sloth, I appreciate it. I haven't had long to think about it - it's been a Bingo! moment. I will look into options, thankyou.

Welcome to wrong planet. I agree with the comments that employment rates for people with ASD are misleading