Be a freelancer, start a business, or work in a workplace someone else owns?
I got pretty upset when I read this: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/aspergers-diary/201107/15-ways-exclu...
The author said nothing wrong, because for me all points were true or highly similar to what I have experienced. The socially strong win.
I am not going to get angry when I have really had tears about the work "environment" thing. The article says some of it: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/aspergers-diary/201107/15-ways-exclu...
I chose to start my own business so I could create an environment I can thrive in. My staff know I am on the spectrum, so they accommodate and I, in turn, accommmodate them.
~Eileen.
I hadn't realized that Lynne is on the spectrum.
Thank you for the compliment about my business. It makes me feel good!
I hope you had a good long weekend,
~Eileen.
Thanks for the link. Glad to hear you are doing so well! I started my own business for the same reason you did. It has taken many years, but it is finally paying off. I was never able to hold a "regular" job for very long, but I am able to do very well when I make my own schedule and choose my own work environment. Hardest challenge for me is the "business" end of running a business because my skills are all technical.
Most employers (and employees for that matter) have no idea what it is like to see the world in a different way and to not understand things that other people don't even need to think about. It would be great if we could all just employ each other!
The business end drives me bonkers too. I tend to focus on production and marketing. I so want to hire someone to take over much of what I do on the business end, and I know who that will be. Soooooon!
Hi Eileen, I read Lynne Soraya's post over on Psychology Today. She did a good job writing it from the perspective of employers who are alienating ASD employees. Lynne is on the spectrum as well, and she has a good understanding of spectrum challenges which many on the spectrum face from uncompromising employers.
(btw) YOU have an awesome business, and have done fantastic!