Job Syndrome

Question: Can a person with down syndrome get a job deliving mail for FedEx or UPS? The first line of the site below describes a person with down syndrome who has a job "delivering mail." Maybe its just in-house mail for a certain company. I do know that people with down syndrome can work at Burger King. But what about other jobs like delivering mail for the post office? http://www.epm.org/articles/willdown.htm…

Answer: you will have to pass a test to get hired by the postal service ...if he could pass the test there should be no problems....it is a memory test sort of like an aptitude test....my personal feeling is that he would not be hired for some reason...sorry

Question: Should I mention my Aspergers Syndrome in a job interview? I just got an interview for my first job, hopefully working on a waitstaff at a nursing home. I have mild AS, and I'm unsure if I should mention it in the interview. Under what circumstances would it be right to bring up my problem? Also, what are some good tips for interviews that I should follow?

Answer: I've been though a bit of interviewer training, and I know we are absolutely not allowed to ask anything like that...which I am sure you know. The Human Resourses Administrator who trained me, and who is up on all the laws, says he does not like people to offer too much information about things like that (or even things like your marital status or how many kids you have or their ages - even if you are obviously pregnant, we can't say anything!) But I understand why you might feel like you should, because you don't want it to seem like you were hiding something. Employers are of course legally ristricted from excluding you due to your medical condition, but I know you can't help but think that if it came down to you and one other person and they nedded to make a decision, that it won't be on their minds! And that could go either way...you don't want to think that they gave you the job becasue they were afraid you would sue if they didn't! In an interview, we ask if the candidate can preform certain tasks "with or without reasonable accomidations." That is ALL we need to know at that point; we don't even need to know what the accomidations are. After you are offered a job and you come in for intake - that would be the time to tell then if you need any accomidations. If you do not, then you do not need to say anything. If you don't want to. Even if you do decide to tell HR for any reason - they are not allowed to tell your supervisor or your co-workers. A good HR dept will keep things very confidential. The one place were this might get tricky, is in the interview process. I don't know how severe your symptoms are, but if you have any trouble maintaining a confident posture, looking your interviewer in the eye when speaking, or having appropriate tone and gestures, then you might want to explain why that is, so they don't think you just weren't a good interview, you know what I mean? I know unemployment is tough right now, but are there other similar jobs in the area if you don't get this one? If there are, than I would say to try it without telling them. If you don't get the job, you should politely ask why and ask them what you could have done differently. They may be hesitant to answer at first, but you should tell them it was your first interview. If they do give you any reasons that sound like something you could attribute to AS, then maybe you could tell them and ask them if it would have made a difference if they had known that. it probably won't help you with that job, but you could gain more insight for the future. For interviewing tips, I saw what some of the others wrote and they are correct. Follow their advice. In addition, when answering questions, don't ramble on and on and get off track. It's OK to take a second to think and breath before answering. If you really aren't sure what to say, it's ok to stop and say, "Hmm, that's a tough one" or "I'd have to think about that for a second" and sometimes they will ask it in a different way or give you an example of what they are looking for. It's OK, we won't hold it against you...just don't do it too often! Be prepared for questions like, "Tell me about a situation that was stressful and how you handled it." "What would you do if a family member of a resident came up and started yelling at you about the food?" "How would you help to keep gossip out of the work place?" "What would you do if you saw a co-worker yell at a resident?" If at any time in the interview you change your mind and decide you need to tell them about your AS (like if you don't think you are doing well looking at them or you can't stop fidgeting or something) you can work it in to an answer, like it they ask you if you know about the HIPPA laws and about confidentiality, you could say, "Yes, I have AS and I would expect that to be confidential." Or how do handle stress, "Preparing for this interview was stressful for me because I have mild AS and I wasn't sure how I would do or what I should say about it, so I asked some friends for advice." But again, that's only if you need to. You could certainly say, "I am a little nervous because this is my first job interview." There is nothing wrong with admitting that! The important thing is to show that you are really serious about wanting the job and you will take it seriously and be committed to it! All an employer really wants is someone who shows up on time as scheduled, works hard and keeps busy when they are there and is willing to learn. If you are flexible, take initiative and get along with co-workers, that's even better. And in this position, you have to be very nice and friendly to the residents and courtious to their families! Best of Luck to you! Let us know how it goes!

Question: Where can I find a job with Asperger's Syndrome and a Creative Writing degree? What kind of careers should I pursue? Where would I work the best? I have Asperger's Syndrome so social skills are a weak point for me. I dont want to do sales. I have a BSA degree. I'm in the Indianapolis area so if you know of any specific places with hiring oppurtunities. Lemme know. Yeah I know it's a lot to ask. Least I'm trying.

Answer: Hmmm, where did you get your degree? Can your profs guide you toward a hiring manager? If not - or not at this point, why not try to freelance? You can get started online with eLance.com - you bid on projects and go from there. Also, sometimes the Indy Star will seek writers and you do not necessarily have to be tethered to a desk to write for them - the editor is Dennis Ryerson - a VERY cool guy. If nothing else, maybe he can guide you as well. You can try contacting him for an informational interview - or even just communicate via email..he might have ideas for you. Good luck

Question: I was currently diagnosed with aspergers syndrome.What could i do to minimize it? and where to find a job? I was currently diagnosed with aspergers syndrome.What could i do to minimize it? I was currently diagnosed with aspergers syndrome.What could i do to minimize it? Im 19 years old and need a job but with my condition its impossible.I live near hillside,Illinois and want to know where could I find a job to work where they could accept me with aspergers syndrome. thanks for the answers , but still i need more explanations please.

Answer: dont worry about having aspergers, many people with that condition go on to living successful lives, i knew one that became a doctor and another one thats been a teacher for a really long time, both are married with kids and have healthy relationships with their families, aspergers just means that you have a hard time reading people, dont let that stop you in life, and even if it may seem frustrating to interact with people and try to figure them out, most of the time job places will not notice it and they will accept you.

Question: Brainstorming session please to help a person age 36 find a suitable job who suffers from Aspergers syndrome? He cannot work a regular job as sleep pattern is erratic so when he is meant to sleep he can't but when he is not supposed to sleep he feels really tired. Very talented in computer engineering but feels not worthy to charge for work as not qualified. Very talented electrician but again not qualified nor feels worthy to take an exam. Wears scruffy clothes all the time with new ones sitting in his drawers unworn as he feels it is a waste to use them. Yes he has no self worth but will not see anyone about it. When ill will not seek any medical attention. He is the loveliest and kindest person in the world so I would like to help him to help himself to earn a living. At the moment his parents help him out as he will not sign on as unemployed for all the above reasons and because of his aspergers syndrome. What do you suggest he could do for a fee paying job please?

Answer: Take my advice with the biggest pinch of salt you can. Because I have no experience whatsoever with people who suffer from autism or Aspergers syndrome. But your question really touched me, so I did a bit of digging. First, remember that many people with Aspergers go on to gain sustainable and successful employment. It is estimated that there are about 332,600 people of working age in the UK with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), and of this number an estimated 259,506 are thought to be of average or above average intelligence. A good starting point is to support the individual to find out as much as possible about the job they want to do prior to making applications. If for example, the person has expressed an interest in becoming a hairdresser, encourage them to observe a hairdresser at work and make notes about all the tasks that they are expected to perform. It’s not unusual for the individual to ‘discover’ very quickly that there are aspects of the job that they could never do. This can be a painful process and having to abandon a career option will almost certainly cause distress to the individual. In addition to making enquiries with the Disability Employment Advisor, it is worth doing your own research to find out if other organisations, like local charities and colleges run employment courses. I wish you and your friend the very best of luck.

Question: Is dequervain's syndrome considered an injury if it happens while working on the job? I have always worked with my hands. I started a new job that had alot of repitious work. My wrists had swollen up and the doctor said it was deqervains syndrome. I have never in my life had a hand injury. This happened on the job. So is it considered an injury??? Or is it something that was bound to happen??

Answer: I would check with your Dr. The employer could argue that you have developed this from using the computer a lot etc. You know how they love to pay out for workman's comp. (sic). All you could do is to try to blame it on your work and see if it is possible with your Dr. first and see if he will back you up. GL

Question: What suggestions to eliminate post-power syndrome at job?

Answer: Chill :D

Question: Job interview for somebody with asperger syndrome? I have a job interview coming up and i suffer from asperger syndrome could anybody suggest what help I can get to give me a better chance of succeeding, either before or during the interview. Thanks for any help in advance! Matt

Answer: Try to do something which is probably very difficult for you to do... Establish some eye contact when you answer questions, but don't overdo it! However it goes. Learn from the experience and if you have time, read up on body language. The very best of luck!!!

Question: son with aspergers syndrome needs a job in roseville, ca? My 21 year old son has Asperger's Syndrome which is a high-functioning form of Autism. He has been working part-time at a local restaurant within skateboard distance as he doesn't drive. He is only making $8.75 after being there for 3 years. He wants to do something else, he loves nature and the outdoors but we can't find anything for him. Can anyone offer any guidance or know of any positions out there that he may fit?

Answer: Well I am an Aspie and I worked at a grocery store, working the night crew, refilling shelves with products (which meant not having to deal with customers in a sociable way). Most grocery stores today are still union and have benefits, with automatic raises worked into contracts. If he had been working in a grocery store for three years, he'd probably be making over $11 an hour, especially because minimum wage is $8 in California.

Question: a suitable job for someone with aspergers syndrome? I am an aspergers syndrome sufferer I was just wondering if there are any good suitable jobs for someone with this condition, thanks suggestions please

Answer: It really depends on what you're interested in and what you think you can deal with, your abilities and how severe your Asperger's is will likely have an effect. Now, based on assumptions, stereotypes and what not, a sort of job dealing with data rather than people might be good, but that's just stereotypes and means nothing to you as an individual, some people with Asperger's go on to be teachers, police officers, doctors etc.