so, im clare and at school we are talking a lot about job listings. we do projects where we search on indeed for job listings, their benefits, their qualifications, and what job we wanna look for in the future but also as high schoolers.
it seems that being a math tutor entails passing a math test for at least algebra i at what I wanna look for. while i wasn’t the best at algebra i, i ended up passing. i find geometry to be a lot easier and i’m starting to get the hang of using algebra when needed. i am not among the smartest of kids my age, who are in higher classes like algebra ii and trig or maybe even pre-calculus, but i am in a sophomore class as a freshman, which still shocks people.
i was slightly more advanced (a grade above) in math since 6th grade when the teacher said I needed a challenge. i’m even worse in honors english despite being an honors student, so im definitely not gonna apply for english tutoring even if there IS a job offering for such a thing.
however, being a barista at a grocery store where they have a starbucks or something, does not require experience from what I’ve seen, but you have to quickly memorize orders, work efficiently and quickly, and i heard the job can be somewhat stressful but i do love cafés, drinks, and especially coffee!
the only place I know besides that was working with children, which they said they were hiring as early as 14 with a permit, I think??? but they were so, so rude and said they were already hiring people and that the spots were full and in a rude tone, said “you can’t just ASK someone if they hire".
where should I work?? tutor or barista? im also autistic so it may be hard for me as some people think im “too disabled” to do stuff most people can do like drive and work due to my slow reflexes, struggle to pay attention, remember things, etc.
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My experience was that when I got a job with a lot of personal interactions I got a lot better at interacting.
It wasn’t in a shop, it was in a public health organization. I did have a partner who I could rely on to help when things got tough.
I felt the job was tough and pushing me, but that was what I felt I needed.
That’s my story.
said “you can’t just ASK someone if they hire".
that person was dumb. asking is the only way to find out if someone is still hiring.
being a barista could be better for your autism, because it’s scripted interactions. however, in general, you want to apply to lots of jobs. lots of other people are looking, so other people will fill the openings quickly. you just have to keep applying until someone calls you back. it’s very normal to have to submit over 100 applications before you get a job. my dad likes to call it a numbers game.
but actually, the best way to get a job is not applying online. it’s asking the adults in your life if they know anyone who would be interested in hiring you.
thanks so much!!! and yeah, the convo was just her scoffing saying I can’t just interview her and ask if they hire. she also said in a rude tone that all the spots were already filled, so I should just go away. am I wrong for thinking thats not a very professional attitude?? like I think she should have been far nicer, she just sounds like your grumpy friend who you called for the 1000th time
She’s just an ass.
I would say tutor. I think it’ll be a better long-term career move, and there are so many students on the spectrum who could benefit from someone who has a similar experience sharing the techniques they’ve learned that work for them. Barista might be more comfortable, but I think tutoring will build your skill set more long-term. And you can always change! No shame in trying the one, deciding it’s not for you, and switching to the other.
is it true what someone on reddit said? i’d take it with a grain of salt, but they said i’d be bad at both due to my disability making it slow and that i’m not good enough and that they wouldn’t pay me to help their kids because i don’t know either skill inside and out.
No one teaching style works for everyone. What makes you a poor tutor for one student makes you an excellent tutor for another. I can tell you for certain, no-one can deduce whether you’re “good enough” to be a tutor via reddit.
thank you. they said im not smart enough in math to be a tutor, but im a grade ahead everyone else and quite extroverted with a genuine love to help
(Responderé en español pq para mí es más fácil)
No te preocupes, tía. Como ya dijo Wendy, ganas experiencia trabajando. Esa persona me parece un gilipollas y puede que haya tenido un mal día
thanks :)
No, that user is just an ass. You’re not gonna be perfect at your first job and your first time, and you gain experience through working and watching everyone else.
Personally, I did both — service jobs are generally part time, so you can use connections with teachers, family and friends to start up some tutoring, while also picking up shifts where you can.
I got to know the special education staff in my school district, and they connected me with kids on the spectrum who needed assistance that required someone who understood how they thought. Between the two, I made enough to get by while going to school.
I found Indeed and LinkedIn worked for keeping an eye on what was available and what people said they were looking for, but every job I’ve ever got was due to a personal connection.
