DS is 20 and very academically intelligent. He's borderline Aspie and has previously worked in a high pressure environment where he seemed to be doing very well, but decided to leave a few months ago as it was too stressful. He doesn't want to return to that area of work.
He spends his days on FB, gaming etc with no interest in getting another job. He's not unwell/depressed/stressed yet seems to have no interest in work, money, a career. Doesn't go out with friends but never has done.
He won't look at job sites or apply for jobs. He's mentioned some jobs he might consider doing but quite frankly they're way above his capability, but because he previously had a fairly high level job for his age he thinks he can walk back in at that level but in a completely different area! He doesn't want to go to college/uni. He seems quite content being at home every day.
I keep a roof over his head and buy food for him to eat but do nothing else for him in an attempt to encourage him to do things for himself. I've no intention of telling him to move out but how can I motivate him? AIBU to apply for jobs for him?
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MrsNolansSister · 28/11/2015 15:10
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