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So I returned to my old job this week as a police dispatcher. Does anyone else find it ironic that a guy with a condition characterized by communicational perceptual blocks is working in a job where he receives emergency calls, talking directly with victims of crimes, dealing with the public, collecting and dispensing information, while summoning police officers and other emergency personnel, where if he f*cks up, it can range from losing his job to someone getting hurt or killed? In fact, it's like the #1 or #2 job that is said to be bad for an aspie.

But I'm good at it.

It was quite possibly the best feeling in the world not only to be accepted back with open arms but to be recognized as an asset. The best part about it is knowing that I'm doing what I want to be doing again; helping people. That's all that really matters to me.

I want to thank everyone I met here at WP. This place has been part of a very important journey in my life. From now on I'll probably be scarce, but I'll try to get on from time to time just to check in on everyone and I'll still check any personal messages I get. See you guys around sometime.

Oh, come back as often as you can. I hate it when anyone leaves. It sucks. I really like your avatar so you better come back regularly. I'll miss the little fellow (or whatever it is).

On the other hand congratulations on getting you job back, and that you have succes in it. I think a lot of us are good at helping people, and I think we might work well in crisis situations as well as long as we're not part of the crisis (emotionally effected)

Well, good luck and hope to see you soon.