my son has got his first job

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im so proud of my 16y/o son,.while i thought he was going to descend into drugs and all that he is actually chosen a different path what im proud of

he has his heart set on being a vet and he is studying at college and now has a part time job in a pet shop sweeping the floor and cleaning which is good for a teenager starting out

hopefully this will be the start of a career for him

im so proud of him

I congratulate you and him for a job well done

It is the best feeling in the world to see our kids make wise choices and progress towards a future we think will be good for them. There will always be fits and starts, set backs and leaps forward, but hold onto the knowledge he's on the path. Very happy to see your post.

Congrats! I would be SO HAPPY if my son could get a job in a pet store - with actual pets (not one of those "stuff for pets but no pets" pet stores).

DS21 is looking for any job with animals involved, while working part time at a warehouse for Amazon.

Congratulations!! ! In good time...

Congratulations. A job in a pet store is perfect for an aspie. You get to play with puppies and kittens; how cool is that! And the customers there tend to be low-key and respectful, unlike customers in clothing stores or supermarkets. In the end, the odds of a sensory or emotional overload are pretty low. The only downside is that young puppies just got their teeth and want to practice using them, so like to nip every hand that gets near them. They don't do it to be aggressive, but those teeth are sharp. Tell your son to stick to kittens or older puppies if he can't tolerate the nipping.

the pet store just as small animals like rabbits and mice and rats

he is only a general retail assistant at the moment sweeping floors and stacking shelves


and my son is not an aspie

Especially for someone who wants to be a veterinarian.