Posted by Noa on February 6, 2001, at 9:11:08
In reply to aspergers syndrome and disability benefits?, posted by dennis on February 5, 2001, at 12:48:55
Dennis, I think that Aspergers on its own would not qualify you; you would have to show that your disability impedes your ability to work.
Sounds to me like a good consult with a good career counselor would be a good idea!
Many of us hate our first job or our first few jobs. Finding the right career can take time. I encourage you not to give up on this.
I also think that while staying at home on disability might be tempting, it also has its liabilities. Being idle can be disabling in itself.
Feeling productive is so important to one's mental health.
Lots of people have difficulty working for a boss. But doing an herbalife business doesn't sound like your dream career, either, from the way you describe it. You need to figure out what is a good career for you--something where you can be pretty independent, but that excites you, that you feel is meaningful and has a purpose other than just to earn money (which you said in an earlier post is hard to feel motivated about).
Don't give up on work yet. See if there is a vocational rehabilitation service in your state for which you might be elegible. You can work with a career/vocational counselor there and possibly get funding for training that will lead to a career you might like.
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