Skills Shortages

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Here in Tasmania there are a LOT of skills shortages. Architects, science teachers, nurses, etc, etc, etc. There are several reasons, including the fact that wages are higher in other states, and higher education can be harder to access in many parts of this state.

So, in this situation, I'd say that an aspie skilled in these areas of need, unless s/he was a total loser, would probably do ok regardless of traits, unless the traits are critical to the performance of the job.

We consider many things in career planning, special interests and traits being two biggies. But I'd like to suggest a new launching platform. Well, maybe not new for some, but maybe new for many...

If you're unsure. If you're considering your options. If you're running around like a chicken with your head cut off:

Google 'skills shortages <your state>'.

Get as much information that you can and build a profile of your area. The skill shortages of the past, present, and trending to the future.

Mine the results for a career.

There are several reasons that might make this approach worthwhile.

* There's work.
* There's need.
* If you can perform, your traits will be less of an issue (unless your traits are downright antisocial).
* Unless your area reversed trend and became the main centre for the chosen trade, chances are you'll have long term, stable employment.

Worth considering.

What's the immigration policy in Tasmania?

Not sure. I expect the legalities are the same across the country. But from observation, I know a local farm has foreign students studying the dairy industry; our largest berry production farms in the state (part of a national company) are considering using exclusively foreign workers; and a large percentage of our doctors are from asia. My neighbour, a plumber, did the bridging course to be able to work here in his trade. He's from Wales and his wife is Dutch.

So I'm guessing a person with wanted skills would find it easier than any other kind of immigrant.

Does Tasmania offer relocation assistance or assistance with immigration/being a foreign national? Those are issues that would affect them being able to attract outside talent.

Hmm.... I'm going for IT Cyber Security. I keep hearing in general there is a skills shortage with it to. There are always problems with viruses and hackers, but now there is a growing international need.