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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 682408" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>It is true that not all people can work. I never quit trying but have probably been fired from 100 jobs (not sure that this is an exaggeration). The reason was always that I made too many mistakes. I did not have behavioral issues and always showed up. Ive been fired from mcdonalds to file clerk to retail for making too many mistakes. I am unable to multitask and need detailed, repetitive instructions. No employer wants to pay anyone six months or a year to maybe learn a job.</p><p></p><p>I did find, since I am good verbally, that I could work for answering services and some inside sales jobs. Technology wiped these jobs out.</p><p></p><p>It is not something most people want to face, but not everyone is equally capable. Working hard doesnt help all people. Many who like me turn to drugs or end up homeless and maybe we seem lazy to those who believe anyone can get a job that pays for lodging. I solved it by getting married. It wasnt a good marriage but it kept me from being homeless.</p><p></p><p>I come from a family of high acheivers. Its been hard but a huge learning experience and my life turned out filled with love. But many still misunderstand me. Thats ok now. I know the truth and how hard I did try. And im proud of the good I have done. The disabled often develop amazing compassion and success looks different to us. It is not about professional or financial achievement for us. It is about ones heart and the beautiful things in life that money will never buy. It is very hard to explain too. And many people dont even believe this (shrug).</p><p></p><p>Can't control what others think. But it is peaceful to cherish a beautiful flower over a fancy car or jewelry. I never understood why other "typical" people put such store in material items. From my neuro different brain...it seems foolish...even shallow. I dont get it. But thats the point. I am different and dont feel all of different is bad...thanks for reading this. I have kept this inside me for a long time. I feel like its time to explain how at least one differently wired adult had to struggle,even though I always tried hard and have a good IQ.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 682408, member: 1550"] It is true that not all people can work. I never quit trying but have probably been fired from 100 jobs (not sure that this is an exaggeration). The reason was always that I made too many mistakes. I did not have behavioral issues and always showed up. Ive been fired from mcdonalds to file clerk to retail for making too many mistakes. I am unable to multitask and need detailed, repetitive instructions. No employer wants to pay anyone six months or a year to maybe learn a job. I did find, since I am good verbally, that I could work for answering services and some inside sales jobs. Technology wiped these jobs out. It is not something most people want to face, but not everyone is equally capable. Working hard doesnt help all people. Many who like me turn to drugs or end up homeless and maybe we seem lazy to those who believe anyone can get a job that pays for lodging. I solved it by getting married. It wasnt a good marriage but it kept me from being homeless. I come from a family of high acheivers. Its been hard but a huge learning experience and my life turned out filled with love. But many still misunderstand me. Thats ok now. I know the truth and how hard I did try. And im proud of the good I have done. The disabled often develop amazing compassion and success looks different to us. It is not about professional or financial achievement for us. It is about ones heart and the beautiful things in life that money will never buy. It is very hard to explain too. And many people dont even believe this (shrug). Can't control what others think. But it is peaceful to cherish a beautiful flower over a fancy car or jewelry. I never understood why other "typical" people put such store in material items. From my neuro different brain...it seems foolish...even shallow. I dont get it. But thats the point. I am different and dont feel all of different is bad...thanks for reading this. I have kept this inside me for a long time. I feel like its time to explain how at least one differently wired adult had to struggle,even though I always tried hard and have a good IQ. [/QUOTE]
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