autism-and-autotune
A musical mind with recent revelations
...because I applied and got accepted for a new job all by myself!
It's been a tumultuous month; sorry I've been gone for so long.
In my retail job, I couldn't stand only relying on one or two days per week of working due to my 'limited hours.' It seriously wasn't an issue over the spring and summer. Anyways, during those weeks of job searching, I considered getting back into substitute teaching, but am unsure now due to more cases and flu season ramping up. But anyways, I applied on a whim to my local action partners place; simple desk-job work in an office for a non-profit, community-helping organization.
I don't know if it's petty or if it just shows how attuned I am to what causes sensory overload, but a catalyst for my quitting retail is getting carts in the cold weather. To avoid freezing, I have to wear this hug bulky coat...in which I overheat quickly, which drains my spoons right quick. I hate getting all sweaty while still being freezing. That on top of the few days per week just make it not sustainable. This new job, is a guaranteed set number of hours willing to work with my not-so-flexible schedule.
During the interview, they asked one of the typical questions: "How do you manage dealing with difficult customers?" I told them that I didn't really think there was such a thing as a difficult customer; I said that maybe people are just struggling with something that we can't see or understand. This has really been something that I've learned--especially in retail, but mostly since learning of my autism.
My supervisors will most likely want to have confirmation on why I'm leaving, which I won't elaborate on. Sure, I know it's 'customary' to give two weeks notice, but I really don't care. If they can afford to schedule me one or two days a week only for the past month, then they'll manage if I quit a week 'too early.' I don't think I'll say this though.
I'm excited!! Training and orientation will begin fairly soon. If this job really works out then I'll never be in retail ever again and I'll finally not have so much stress about money.
It's been a tumultuous month; sorry I've been gone for so long.
In my retail job, I couldn't stand only relying on one or two days per week of working due to my 'limited hours.' It seriously wasn't an issue over the spring and summer. Anyways, during those weeks of job searching, I considered getting back into substitute teaching, but am unsure now due to more cases and flu season ramping up. But anyways, I applied on a whim to my local action partners place; simple desk-job work in an office for a non-profit, community-helping organization.
I don't know if it's petty or if it just shows how attuned I am to what causes sensory overload, but a catalyst for my quitting retail is getting carts in the cold weather. To avoid freezing, I have to wear this hug bulky coat...in which I overheat quickly, which drains my spoons right quick. I hate getting all sweaty while still being freezing. That on top of the few days per week just make it not sustainable. This new job, is a guaranteed set number of hours willing to work with my not-so-flexible schedule.
During the interview, they asked one of the typical questions: "How do you manage dealing with difficult customers?" I told them that I didn't really think there was such a thing as a difficult customer; I said that maybe people are just struggling with something that we can't see or understand. This has really been something that I've learned--especially in retail, but mostly since learning of my autism.
My supervisors will most likely want to have confirmation on why I'm leaving, which I won't elaborate on. Sure, I know it's 'customary' to give two weeks notice, but I really don't care. If they can afford to schedule me one or two days a week only for the past month, then they'll manage if I quit a week 'too early.' I don't think I'll say this though.
I'm excited!! Training and orientation will begin fairly soon. If this job really works out then I'll never be in retail ever again and I'll finally not have so much stress about money.
