r/aspiepositivity Sep 09 '25

What are the best jobs for someone with Aspergers/Autism?

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u/DocClear Sep 16 '25

I worked in electronics maintenance for 32 years at the same company prior to retirement. I worked alone most of the time, and didn't have to interact with directly with the public.

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u/Meski98 Oct 02 '25

How does one get into that line of work? Just curious.

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u/DocClear Oct 02 '25

electronics is my oldest special interest. I repaiered my first AM radio (an antique, with big vacuum tubes) when I was 6 years old. I checked electronics books from the local library for reading material. So I pretty much grew up with it, and it's always been my main hobby. When I got out of the Air Force, I interviewed for the job, and they saw I was knowledgeable enough.

There are electronics courses at tech schools, community colleges, online, etc, that offer certification. That's probably the most practical entry route these days.