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Job for an autistic goth?!

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AuDHDryHepburn · 13/09/2026 07:35

My son is at uni. He’s AuDHD and very creative, studying music tech. He’s also a fairly committed goth - all in black, you know the look. He really needs a job. Partly for his own benefit and partly because we are struggling to financially support him in the holidays as well as term time. He has applied for millions of jobs and got nowhere. I appreciate the employment market is really tough at the moment, but I think he’ll also always struggle when up against more conventionally presenting and socially confident candidates. He has worked before at a summer camp for SEN children, but he found this very difficult as he has his own sensory issues and some of this children needed help with toileting etc. He can be chatty and is very bright, but can be v black and white in his thinking. Can anyone think of any employers who are likely to be more inclusive and just give him a chance?

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multigenliving · 13/09/2026 08:20

Also could work as student ambassador at uni.

YourJoyousDenimExpert · 13/09/2026 08:39

Could they look out for local pubs that have bands in regularly? We were at a pub like that on Friday ( in our city - but edge of centre) and one of the bar staff was also the music technician……
They would have to tolerate whatever genre of music the band played of course!

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