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Highly_Autistic
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20 Oct 2024, 7:00 pm

So, by tech jobs I mean;

Backend - frontend,
App development,
Game development,
and such fields about software engineering.

Which ones are the most convenient at the moment? Like, easiest one to get into, lowest competition etc.



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20 Oct 2024, 8:59 pm

Highly_Autistic wrote:
So, by tech jobs I mean;

Backend - frontend,
App development,
Game development,
and such fields about software engineering.

Which ones are the most convenient at the moment? Like, easiest one to get into, lowest competition etc.

I heard there have been lots of tech layoffs lately so it may be hard to get a tech job but best of luck.



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21 Oct 2024, 2:04 am

Highly_Autistic wrote:
So, by tech jobs I mean;

Backend - frontend,
App development,
Game development,
and such fields about software engineering.

Which ones are the most convenient at the moment? Like, easiest one to get into, lowest competition etc.


Speaking as a tech geek of 40 years' experience:

- Backend is highly recommended. Learn a few core skills like Python, Java, Linux, AWS.
- Frontend tends to have a much greater support component to it, which makes it less suitable for me as an autistic person. There is also more of a danger of getting trapped in closed ecosystems (non-transferable skills).
- There are way too many app developers around at the moment - high competition, low return.
- Don't touch game development. Very low pay, very long hours, very toxic culture.



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28 Oct 2024, 1:17 am

100% agree with James.

One thing I'd like to note, though, is that the easiest way to start is probably help-desk. They're always hiring and it gives you pretty broad access to a wide variety of systems so that you can learn what interests you most. From there you can specialize as you move in your career. It's also really easy to jump jobs in tech. I started out in web design and now I build intranets. Do you have any idea what interests you?



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28 Oct 2024, 7:32 am

People with autism typically have very uneven skill sets.
They can do some things very easily and run into issues with other things that normal people find easy.
Look for jobs that require stuff you do easily and allows you to avoid stuff you can't do.

I found that I had a lot of trouble with meetings.

I did very well with customer service. Perhaps too well.

Perhaps more important that what you do is having the a boss who is willing to accommodate your needs.
The proper work culture of a company can help.
Sometimes the work culture isn't visible from outside.

I worked from a company that served a male dominated special interest.
But, women and members of the LGBTQ+ community held key staff positions!