Getting a job with Autism: Jimmy's Story

[@Jefffafa334]

This vid had me in tears. His wanting to grow up and his struggle and the way he thinks it’s like watching myself. It’s hard to find a job and make a life for yourself when you’re on the spectrum.

[@chanteejacques6129]

Jefffafa334 same though

[@r3claim3r]

I remember the struggle, right after college. I didn't know what I had that was keeping me from finding employment. I knew something was holding me back, and I would end up catching the blame for my situation. It's hard, but it can be overcome.

[@m.infernal]

i get so jealous when i see structured and good parents like this who understand their children’s emotions and struggles.

[@wheelchairgeek]

I'm sorry about it. It sucks when you never had this and lasts forever. I'm nearly 50 and now have two autistic kids of my own.

[@ariffahmi1878]

At least he didn't get bullied by co-workers, get interrupted times, have nice people and can hold the job over three months. Good for him and happy for him.

[@ar12.]

The best way to explain autism is it’s like talking to your crush but it’s like that talking to everyone

[@wheelchairgeek]

Awesome! That's just an awesome description!

[@tempesttking5715]

This needs more likes👍

[@Da1Dez]

That was a clearer description than the computer and graphics card metaphor.

[@AutomaticDuck300]

It’s a good point

[@RA-ot6ph]

Accurate description.

[@LusaïlToDoha]

After two seconds listening to him i would hire him right away such a presence such a character very interesting and bright, this guy needs a job wich would allowed him to express himself , i like this family dynamic

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for your kind words :)

[@koalafromtomorrow5656]

Every aspie is your different

[@wheelchairgeek]

Like a radio presenter!

[@alinapopescu872]

I'd hire him, too.

[@Gizzard4400]

It really makes you think twice about judging somebody bye looking at them in public.

[@Toffee146]

..... by.... 😉

[@catluvrr95]

His parents are so lovely and supportive.

[@JoyfulRelaxation22]

I love his perspective. Especially as a person with Autism, I can really relate.

[@PixelEditedEgg]

Like Jimmy I find it really hard to find work because of my autism. It took me over two years to find my current job, which is now under threat and I might be made redundant. I feel crushed. I tried so hard to get that job. Right now I volunteer, as a way to gain experience and keep my mind occupied with something other than job searching (which has been infuriating).

[@JunaidWolf3]

Same I found it hard to get a job but now I’m working and everyone says I’m amazing

[@JVaughan1175]

This is such a fantastic video that had me cheering for Jimmy! Having a child on the spectrum myself and conducting my doctoral research on autism and employment, this challenge is so much greater than those who are nuerotypcial can imagine. Hopefully those watching this can gain an appreciation for the struggles our loved ones face when trying to enter the workforce.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for the kind words and support James, we really appreciate and are sure Jimmy would too! Thanks again for watching

[@ksthoughtpalace3042]

KEEPING a job has been a struggle for me my whole working life. I seems I can get jobs, but the problem is keeping them. Right now I'm in a determined effort to find a field in which I can STAY and grow and have meaningful work at the same time. I've found that I do best working with as few people as possible, or even better One-on-One work. So that is where I am putting my efforts right now.

[@BigJohnson911]

The longest I've managed to keep a job is 1 year. I quit before I was fired so it didn't leave a stain on my CV. I've been in my current job for 3 months now and plan on quitting in 3 months.

[@Julie-ps6sx]

K's Thought Palace wow I never thought I would see or hear someone else say exactly what I been going thru my whole life! I have had so many jobs but I can't not keep one. I end up quitting with in a couple months.

[@KennethHuntington1]

I work alone in a Biotech lab ridding dust and microorganisms from the room at night. I don't know how common this job but it's awesome and works with my sensory needs. Data centers need similar work done.

[@HelaAllMother17]

Shoot my problem is getting my foot in the door!

[@meganbetteridge3547]

Yeah same I have the same problem it’s not getting jobs I have a problem with it’s keeping them finding something I’m good at and can keep too I have a learning disability so I find it a struggle to receive instructions on the tasks that are given and it just makes me Angry and upset that I don’t enjoy going into work because of it I think I care too much about what customers are thinking and what others are thinking and it puts me in a position where I panic and stress it’s like a vicious circle my longest job was a cleaning job I was there for over 3 months so trying to look for some cleaning work now u know something just straight forward that I can do

[@rimeratalmon1009]

Thank you for making this! This gives me a heads up for when my kid joins the work force, which I've been concerned about. I never considered volunteer work to get him some practice socializing, that's a great idea!

[@MatrixEdit]

He's so adorable and a gentle soul

[@christopheuhlin7309]

I really enjoyed it. Jimmy reminds me of myself when I was his age. Am 51 and recently diagnosed Aspie. As for the part where Jimmy gets lost and unable to find the place he is looking for despite having a map,I can totally understand his frustration as this happens to me so often. It drives me mad...

[@unknowntosociety01]

What kind of jobs have u had in the past?

[@theinudemon]

As someone with autism and other health issues part time employment was chosen as the best course for me by my job coach/employment specialist. Some of us with autism may suffer from other chronic health issues like kidney disease, diabetes, etc. That can make working hard on us in a full time job, or even working whatsoever. CKD and diabetes is different for every body. Also as Jimmy said, each person with autism maybe different. Some are good at working with numbers, analytics, etc. Some may not be.

[@saraha6079]

I love this Video. I have Aspergers myself and got a job in Arts in Mental Health and doing Arts and crafts. My friend also has Aspergers. He just completed Medicine and training to be a GP.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching! It's great to hear you and your friend are doing well.

[@wheelchairgeek]

That's good but I've come to the conclusion that 90% of all GP's have asperger anyway.

[@saraha6079]

@@wheelchairgeek maybe. Although he has mentioned that most of his fellow medicine coursemates are very privileged and went to private schools, a lot of them are egotistical and will drop out.

[@meganrickit8698]

jimmy is such a funny guy I would love to work with someone with his sense of humor

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching Megan! Hope you enjoyed!

[@kafkawood]

Yea, for exactly 5 minutes.

[@JARRYDTHEPAIN]

This isn't him being funny this is the reality he lives with. I am the same way i have two friends and women hate me. Despite that im am very funny but i wouldn't give you the time of day because of how i've been treated in the past. Im not interested in having another failed relationship.

[@wheelchairgeek]

His face when the event organiser was interviewing him looked like how I feel 90% of my day!

[@crosstheredlineagain]

i'd like to be friends with this guy!

[@vlaznyccc]

Yeah he seems nice!

[@dmitribrutus5543]

Me too

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I work as a cashier at Wegmans and also in the accounting office and am on the middle functioning end of the autistic spectrum and suffer from major social anxiety

[@lauraholliday5993]

He is so pure and ADORABLE!

[@rebeccamccready1135]

I would love to see an update how he is doing and grate story

[@michellegruber4187]

Oh yes Jimmy is very nice. Good luck to him !

[@goesbysteve]

Brilliant parents and they should, and are I don’t doubt, proud of their son. Employers please be more welcoming and supportive of people with differences.

[@Greven866]

I have not been able to keep a steady job for 16 years because im on the spectrum. All these wasted years and things I will never be able to have in life that many others have is something I learned to live with. Offcourse its not easy

[@mainakbanerjee2471]

Are you from Sweden?

[@JARRYDTHEPAIN]

Im afraid to look for work because of how i've been misunderstood and mistreated. 10:08 sums it up so well.

[@wheelchairgeek]

Sorry about that but not all workplaces are the same!

[@alinapopescu872]

I wish you all the best, Jimmy.

[@Jordan-ot7qf]

You’re doing great man. You’re doing great

[@raylyd]

i have austim and trying to get into a job is a nightmare

[@subashacharya8890]

Are you happy with life?

[@Joaquin-xq5wo]

Guys this dude has his own channel called “Kiwi in Space”

[@jackframpton3652]

you're never gonna know unless you try... yep, you said it Jimmy.

[@lfdrumming7804]

I’d love to hear an update on maybe what he’s doing now.

[@allisonsanders1714]

I love this! Jimmy you are awesome and even though I'm seeing this year's later, THANK YOU for sharing your journey!

[@H4CK41D]

good on him for putting himself out there like that. stuff like that can be tough for neurotypicals too, so to do it with extra challenges is admirable. i wish i had Jimmy's confidence!

[@saraha6079]

Finding a job was tough though, and I remember a place I worked at not wanting to renew my contract because I wasn't interested in the office banter 🙄

[@DoomStarRequiem]

I know this may be a year old comment but you were/are better off in a workplace that isn't like the one you just described.

[@ishashka]

I'm an Aspie and surprisingly, I really enjoy quality banter. Being around people in general is exhausting to me, though.

[@abyss5883]

Find out boss's insecurities and banter to them about it. Make it count

[@nicoleworkman9858]

Just know Jimmy no one is the same your uniqueness is what makes you. It is very great quality to have in the line of work you wish to go into. In fact I can say I would rather like your perspective in films. Love your attitude, Keep it up!

[@masha1845]

thank you guys for m aking videos about people living with disabliities, I would love to see a day in the life if you had one. Yes me and three friends also have a disability

[@dawnjordan8869]

This was very good! Jimmy, if you see this comment, I hope to see more of your work!

[@susanrachel5583]

I really wanted to iron his best shirt and pants before he went for the job interview 😆...keep up the great work the perfect job is out there for you 😊

[@076daver]

I think that's what I love about him and his mind that to iron something is truly pointless and he is more than happy how it is, brilliant guy

[@sampiazza7483]

I loved how he walked a group of viewers down aisle, then shined his flashlight at the row behind, like they were expected to jump over to get into their seats 😂😂😂

[@coneinthesand]

Wow you have great voice Jimmy, I like your voice 👍👍👍🌼

[@wheelchairgeek]

He has a great voice!

[@gamezswinger]

I could totally relate not paying attention to subject matter that doesn't interest me.... LOL.

[@hurblegurble1512]

Jimmys an awesome dude

[@katmanduxo-qs8zy]

Congrats darlin xx

[@EN-dj1kb]

I'm mom of an autistic kid and I totally can't read maps, but my kid has great sense of orientation

[@jesseg7841]

Haha totally related to the social challenges probably a good 4.5 years ago Took a lot of effort to overcome it

[@ar12.]

J G I know I’m late but what did u do to overcome those challenges I’m on the spectrum aswell

[@AndisweatherCenter]

I’m 30 years old, I have ASD The only work I’ve been Able defined is delivering for Amazon would because that job is on and on-demand bases and it’s not a stable job and I live in New York City where if you don’t have a full-time stable job it’s basically unsurvivable. Being On the spectrum it’s Bing literally impossible to find gainful employment even though I would conduct myself very professionally on interviews as soon as they find out that I’m autistic they would almost never hire me I would either not disclose my autism but my anxiety and social awkwardness would be extremely noticeable or I would disclose my condition either way I very rarely ever get hired. And I also have never been in a relationship before, And because I am autistic the girl I am currently dating her parents don’t approve of the relationship which I unsurprisingly expected

[@Da1Dez]

I'm with you on that too, hope you're doing ok and good on you staying strong.

[@abyss5883]

Screw her parents dude lol how old is she?? Her parents don't decide who she loves

[@emmamushroom257]

What a cool, funny and sweet guy, working in a movie theatre is a sweet as job :)

[@timothyhill1149]

jimmy is cool

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching timothy! Hope you stay tuned!

[@wheelchairgeek]

Jimmy is awesome!

[@martinafairydust6179]

Thank you for sharing

[@goosr1399]

He reminds me of Louis Theroux the journalist Ahhaahh

[@AttitudeLive]

Haha Jimmy does look like Louis!

[@shellyslioneyes]

I agree! LOL. I couldn't place it until I read your comment. How funny...and he likes films...well perhaps he will be the New Zealand film maker like Louis is the England film maker. How Ironic. LOL!!! (They say we all have a twin out there somewhere!)

[@josepreciado4239]

I was thinking the same thing. :)

[@wheelchairgeek]

Louis probably has asper though. It's just that some people find a place in life.

[@yuanfeng7266]

Those who are not better than me cannot help me. Those who are better than me don't want to help me. In the end I can only rely on myself. But I only have limited ability.

[@wheelchairgeek]

I'm so sorry. That sucks!

[@yuanfeng7266]

​@@wheelchairgeek You can't just have an interest in anything. People also have vastly different opinions toward life. I have kept following my own heart but it doesn't work. I mean that's what people normally do people do differently in life.

[@debrakessler5141]

Jimmy is amazing!

[@rollingwithmoore]

I love going to interviews but I would love when the boss says welcome to the team

[@Da1Dez]

or "you can start on Monday".... R.I.P To that phrase.

[@rollingwithmoore]

@@Da1Dez right

[@dreamsofjapan8017]

Jimmy your awesome, keep it up

[@MakeKrylonGreatAgain]

You're*

[@retroplayuk]

appreciate the upload !

[@ar12.]

It feels like I looked into a mirror of my future time to study

[@Da1Dez]

Oooh that was a bit harsh.

[@katarzynabisaga4020]

I have Asperger too. Can anybody explain to me how he was hired after talking about emptying dishwasher as his job experience? A job for energetic people that are good with the public, no less? It makes no sense. And that kind of things actually prevent me from sending CVs because I read they require this and that (a bunch of requirements and I fit about 80% of them at most - I only fit the hard requirements - education and abilities) and I don't have that kind of abilities/experience so I don't apply. Well, probably that's just because it was a volunteer job, meaning free. They don't have to pay so they can "hire" anyone. But it was still risky - what if he made the cinema look bad in the eyes of the customers? I would be panicking about that if I were in his skin even though I can imagine myself in that kind of job too and i would perhaps like it (but I wouldn't be able to stand the noisy crowd and I wouldn't hear questions in that kind of environment due to auditory processing disorder). The girl in the end told him he should relax so Asperger was a big issue after all. It's problem with body language and information processing damn it. It won't go away just because you "relax". BTW. I have great sense of direction (family calls me a living gps because I always know where I am and I can understand and remember any map - I have visual memory for them and my mind is creating a mental maps wherever I go) but kill me and I won't find a place if I can't see what I am looking for and i never been there before (on the other hand I will always find any place I was in before even if there are major changes and I have to take a different route). Just like with the number and a wrong name. Another reason I am so afraid of job hunting. They will tell me to come to some place at a set time and I will find the location but won't know which door to open so I will be stuck! Even worse if there is an intercom - what do I say if i am not even sure I am ringing the right place and I can't show them the printout to ask? I tried to get a job once. I went there 30 minutes ahead of time and ended up a hour late. I was walking around for a damn 1,5h because Google Maps was showing a wrong location and the place was hidden between some other buildings 300 meters away from it, inside a restricted area belonging to some other company. How was I supposed to know?

[@spikethewolf4730]

I have no experience in anything so it’s going to be hard for me to find job it’s so hard being autistic

[@ryangemellaro2856]

Jimmy Ray Brown Is A Cool Guy!!😎 He’s A Guy I’d Hangout With Prolly!!😎

[@Toffee146]

Prolly??? I think you mean PROBABLY. 😉

[@user-mx4nn8pf6w]

You're doing great...👍

[@matthewsnowdon8530]

I feel so bad for him im autistic but in terms of ability im really alot more able If i didn’t have learning difficulties I’d have the education I need currently I don’t at 20 but im trying I always try

[@adriannealvord9023]

Wow Jimmy is very handsome 💕

[@easyspanishwithluz6861]

Way to go Jimmy!! You are cool :-)

[@diahhasna1545]

I don't have asperger. But i won't be able to do that spreading fliers either

[@chanteejacques6129]

I'm the same as Jimmy

[@arielhoshana5489]

i like Jimmy and i'd like to be his friend, can you help?

[@Тоска-к8к]

Is that Napoleon Dynamite or Animal Crossing music?

[@45kg35]

Thank you for Russian subtitles

[@Da1Dez]

Does anybody know what became of Jimmy?

[@jesseg7841]

Also details god damn the details always mess with me.

[@freeyourmindmeditations8337]

Cute family

[@corrigana1]

I have pdd nos

[@sbsman4998]

What is lacking in Jimmy also afflicts generations of younger kids these fine days, a staggering lack of curiosity. When I grew up autistic mid century, my main obsession was weekly trips to library picking dozens of random books then picking anyone's mind, loved anything science. Nothing mattered except independent self-reliance, to which I sacrificed extremes of solitude, years of bone crunching hard work and enduring endless bullying from those close to me, yet prevailed!

[@unknowntosociety01]

What kind of work do you do sir?

[@sbsman4998]

@@unknowntosociety01 Several occupations in my 80 years, first half was working in highly skilled crafts/retail sales, second half was medical field doing patient care and amazingly to me, learning that my metal acuity was improved w aging, probably because past distractions, socializing, have been delt with already so not bad for an aging Autist ~~ Why do you ask Jose?

[@marcusrosales3344]

Guess this guy doesn't close front doors 7:23.

[@45kg35]

He looks like sim from sims

[@joelgreenhalgh3751]

4:38 5:01 8:04 9:00 highlights

[@whatthesigmaW]

emptying the dishwasher 😭😭 bro left me in tears idk how the interviewer didn't die laughing 😂

[@audir8143]

Brother

[@jorikmol7921]

I love him. Is he single?

[@jdenino6022]

He forgot to iron his shirt and tuck it in.

[@olivere9772]

!

[@serdarguler2266]

This guy is straight up stuck on 2000s

[@blinkfan87]

Serdar Guler How is he stuck on 2000s?

[@SDS-ee9js]

It still pretty much is the 2000s it’s 2018

[@lfdrumming7804]

The way the worlds going maybe that’s a good thing

[@guillermog2012]

He's lying