After a lot of thinking and nearly committing suicide over the holidays and just recently got offered to move in with a friend I decided that this year I'm gonna finally leave and move in with my friend and finally move forward. I plan to move out sometime probably around March or April.

With that being decided I'm still stuck with the employment dilemma I'm still not sure what kind of job I would be best suited for and just for anyone who doesn't know my situation I have both a learning disability (officially diagnosed) and autism (currently undiagnosed) and they can make keeping a job challenging (particularly the learning disability) mainly because I can't work in a fast paced environment all that well and already been fired from two jobs in the past (Goodwill and Walmart) because I was apprently too slow. I'm hoping someone here may have some knowledge and experience that could maybe suggest some jobs and companies that are friendly mainly to those with learning disabilities. I know it sounds like I'm being picky there but I believe it's for my own good to be choosy.

The good thing is when I do get moved in I'll have a two month grace period before I'll have to start coming up with money for rent. And for some additional info I live in Tennessee about an hour south of Nashville and unfortunately I don't have a drivers license and I can't drive period and I did manage to at least get a two year associates degree.

If anyone has questions and need more info I'll be happy to provide and I appreciate any help from both new and old to the situation explained. Thank you.

Well, hmm, your english where i come from could get you a decent job in school or foreign company or even embassey.

Quote from: Abbiem on January 05, 2017, 03:52:43 AM
Well, hmm, your english where i come from could get you a decent job in school or foreign company or even embassey.

I was going into education but after failing two of the three entry classes required to get into the program at my school I realized I wasn't cut out for teaching. What kind of embassy jobs could I get would I even qualify??

Congratulations for putting yourself out there!

You can teach English part-time online through italki.com, but countries like China and Thailand actively recruit ESL teachers, if you like that kind of work. You would have to be a people person, though.
You'd also need a college degree, or TOEFL certification, which you can get online.

Due to their low wages and monotonous jobs, Office Depot is usually hiring.

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Office-Depot-Officemax

UPS aggressively recruits package handlers, especially for night shift, and pays well. One of my friend's sisters has bipolar disorder, but drives a delivery truck for them.

http://www.wlky.com/article/ups-offers-program-for-workers-with-disabilities/3755334

Top Companies for People with Disabilities, with Flexible Workplaces! - FlexJobs https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/top-companies-for-people-with-disabilities-are-also-flexible-workplaces/

well, most foreign embassies need english language, so many Asian countries yes want to learn english or hire at companies even in embassies, like paper work ( in english language).

Perhaps a better place to start would be telling us what options are around you. We could list all the friendly companies in the world but none of it would help if none of them are local to you unless you're able to work remotely/online.

There is an organization in Valparaiso Indiana called "Opportunity Enterprises" that specializes in finding employment for people with learning disabilities.  You could look to see if there is a similar group near you or you could contact them directly to see if they can offer any suggestions.

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May I suggest trying the Tennessee ARC? Their site seems to have options:

http://www.thearctn.org/Employment.php

Good luck moving forward.

With warmth,

Joanna

Quote from: FTMax on January 05, 2017, 06:36:21 AM
Perhaps a better place to start would be telling us what options are around you. We could list all the friendly companies in the world but none of it would help if none of them are local to you unless you're able to work remotely/online.

Here's a few I can name on top of my head that are in my area:

Home Depot (There's also a distribution center in my area)
Office Depot
Lowe's
Publix
Kroger
Region's Bank
Ascend Credit Union
Walmart (Though I was fired it is possible I can job there again)
General Motors
Amazon
Farm Bureau
State Farm
All Stat
Chick-Fil-A

Those are some that I know are in my area I'll look to see what else there is.

My main concern is will they even be willing to make any sort of accommodations to help with job performance?? I'm confident I do tasks for the jobs these companies hire for I'm worried they'll think I'm too slow or fire me cause I can't get the numbers they require. I've struggled with this for much of my life even at home and school.

Of those, I would tell you to apply at all of the banks, supermarkets, retail locations, Amazon, and Chic-Fil-A.

I think the insurance companies would be a waste of your time. Most of the jobs you would find with insurance companies are typically sales. They may try to get you in by offering to pay for your licensing, but these are ultimately commission-based jobs. Check and see if they have any jobs posted online to be sure. Maybe one will have an opening for an office person.

For any of those listed that are retail or grocery store locations, I would apply for overnight stocking positions. These typically pay a little more because they are overnight, you have little to no interaction with the public, and you're a part of a team responsible for getting products out of the back and onto the shelves. Physically intensive sometimes, so going at your own pace is encouraged.

I'm guessing Amazon where you are is a distribution hub? That and the Home Depot distribution center might be good ideas, but they may expect you to complete a certain number of tasks per hour. I would read up on the positions available before applying.

I don't think the requirements for bank tellers are very stringent other than being good with counting money and ensuring that your drawer balances. No real time constraints to it. Everyone expects going to the bank to take forever anyway. So might be a good option if one of those locations is hiring.

Chic-Fil-A I think is actually a good option that could give you some new skills while also not being difficult to get hired at. Tell them you want to work in the kitchen. Everybody has to start somewhere with food service, and working in a fast food kitchen for a year or so could easily get you better paying work in a nicer restaurant.

What would be ideal is to specifically look into the upward and lateral trajectory that each potential job would give you in the future. Established companies, especially chains/franchises, often have management training or development training that could be accessible to you after a certain amount of time employed provided you meet the other qualifications (like a degree or being willing to relocate and work at a different location). Obviously the first goal is to get employed, but if you end up with a few offers, compare them on the basis of where they could get you by next year.

Consider local Parks&Recreation offices.  If you don't mind working outside, there are a lot of parks that need shoveling and mowing and cleanup and...

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Given that you do not drive a car, the first place you should look for work is within walking distance of your friend's place.  Also figure out all the bus routes near your friend's place and look for work at all the places near the bus routes.  And if you do not already have a bicycle, then get a good commuter bicycle and use it to get around.

Before you even get a job, you have to have a way to get there.

Before you object, google 3 wheel bike and you should be able to find something you can handle. When I was young, I knew a man who had sever brain damage and that was his primary mode of transportation.

Hope I'm not sounding like I'm objecting I just need to state a problem with commuting from my friend's place he lives in a far more rural area than where I live and no bus routes for probably within 30-50 miles.  Honestly I'm not sure what I'm ever gonna do about transportation situation the city is just too unaffordable unless I can get something that pays at least $15/hr but that isn't ever gonna be likely.     

Quote from: EmilyRyan on January 05, 2017, 07:56:54 PM
Hope I'm not sounding like I'm objecting I just need to state a problem with commuting from my friend's place he lives in a far more rural area than where I live and no bus routes for probably within 30-50 miles.  Honestly I'm not sure what I'm ever gonna do about transportation situation the city is just too unaffordable unless I can get something that pays at least $15/hr but that isn't ever gonna be likely.     

How are you planning to get to work? Are all of the places you listed within walking or biking distance?

From where my friend lives and where I even live at nothing is walking distance unfortunately

Do you think in the future your friend and you cant move to the city where you will have more job opportunities and better transportation options.  Do you think your friend can help drive you to and from work.

It's what I hope but I won't expect him to if it's too much of a burden

The next time you feel suicidal, please call this place:  http://www.nashville.gov/Health-Department/Clinical-Health-Services/Behavioral-Health-Services.aspx  The number for their crisis line is right there on the web page.

You can also go there and talk to a counselor and get referrals to services for free, if you can bum a ride to Nashville. You can call for an appointment or go there and wait.

But unless you like the idea of hitting the neighbors up for farmhand work, it sounds like moving in with your friend is going to be a non-starter.

well, if you were here, i would help u.