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Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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Recently the push for equity has resulted in less emphasis on degree in hiring for many public agencies, especially in Seattle. The pay is decent with great benefits at most of them, so I would start checking this site AWC Jobnet which has public agency openings:
It is more difficult for individuals with your condition to find meaningful employment but even more so with the degree you pursued. What was your career objective when you decided on a Film degree? Only 20% of people with that degree work in the industry. I have a "Facebook friend" whose daughter studied "film" at Cornell and she has never worked in the industry. It seems to me that kind of degree is perfect for a trust fund baby who wants the college experience without studying anything too difficult.
I'd look into jobs that don't involve a lot of customer service - something more behind the scenes. Instead of being a cashier, for instance, why not try stocking shelves. You could be an online order shopper at Walmart - put ear buds in your ears so that your interactions with customers are kept to a minimum.
Maybe try auto tech - some places, like tire centers, will provide on the job training.
Restaurant back of house.
With your degree you might enjoy being an event videographer - just make sure that you can manage the customer service angle of the job because you will need to have some sales skills to excel in that field.
Just apply and when nothing pans out apply some more. Be sure to keep your hair and nails trimmed, any facial hair should be neat, teeth should be clean, clothes unwrinkled/neat/coordinated and professional at your job interviews.
I'm sure I'm probably somewhere on the spectrum, and I've always fantasized about becoming a trucker.
I have too, though I don't know if 'fantasize' is the right word. More like running out of options and trying to envision how to make a living for myself.
I'd be all over it if it weren't for having to back the truck up. Imagine being in the middle of a busy city having to back the truck in, with traffic piling up as you make your fifth attempt to get it right, people getting pissed and honking horns. I'd probably start crying and abandon the truck. LOL
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