My 22 year old finally got a Job!!

[valynn793]

Hello, My name is Valerie W. My son is Adam. He will be 22 in July. He finally got a job in a Restaurant as a Dishwasher which the owner hired him as! He had no experience at it and They tried him today! he worked from 4:30pm to 9:30pm and did well, but he was getting stressed because he had to be fast and it was his first day.  Instead of sticking with it . He Quit?!!! He said he felt that He Just couldn't do the job and he was so dissapointed in himself. He has Bi Polar, Schizoeffective and OCD order. I feel that he can't take alot of orders at once. Anyway,My Question is ? What would be a good job for him. He is on Disability and he does want to work. Actually this is his First real job.   He had been trying for 2 1/2 years and finally got a chance but he quit.   So what should he do as far as trying to get a job. he is Disraught over it!! Thank you for your time. If ANYONE  can help with this problem let me know.  Also he doesn't give himself a chance!!

[RockRose]

Here is a link to sheltered workshops in your area,  and employment training for young people with developmental disabilities.

Best wishes.

http://www.mscdd.org/funded-projects/

[specialmom]

Hi there.  Well, maybe he could try the dishwashing again but a shorter first few days of work to ease into it.  

If he has these mental health disorders, I'm sure you work with a psychiatrist.  Often they have excellent suggestions in your area that would be open to someone like your son applying for a job.  

In truth, it might be beneficial if he began some type of trade school. Unless he is also cognitively delayed, mental health does not affect intelligence and learning some type of trade should be possible.  Plumbing work, electrical work, etc. are good options.  He goes in, does a job and then is done.  Rather than the hustle and bustle of lots of people and noise that can be overwhelming around him.  

food for thought----  if he can attend some type of trade school, that would be helpful.  

But I think a really good place to start is his doctors to find out if there are any organizations in your area that are there to help young adults with disabilities find employment or if there are any places they know of to seek employment.  good luck

Oh, and I admire your excitement for your son.  You sound like a wonderful cheerleader for him.  I parent a child with special needs as well and some days can feel very long.  Keeping a loving attitude that you so seem to have is really key to a positive life experience for our kids.  peace and luck to you and your son.