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Posted on 12/29/24 at 7:37 pm to LSU Wayne
Was going to suggest Frischhertz in Nola since they do a lot of commercial/public jobs. They’re always looking for people.
Not sure if I know the BR equivalency.
Not sure if I know the BR equivalency.
Posted on 12/29/24 at 7:42 pm to LSU Wayne
Have you tried doing a practice interview with him?
It might help him to disclose he has Asperger’s during the interview and how that might show itself. But he needs to focus on the positives and what he can do:
1. The work
2. Reliable
3. Own transportation
4. Adheres to the rules
5. Minds his own business / not a shite stirrer
It might help him to disclose he has Asperger’s during the interview and how that might show itself. But he needs to focus on the positives and what he can do:
1. The work
2. Reliable
3. Own transportation
4. Adheres to the rules
5. Minds his own business / not a shite stirrer
Posted on 12/29/24 at 7:53 pm to LSU Wayne
Help him get into something with a lot of repetition (some good suggestions above -- e- cabinets). Grease the skids with whoever does the hiring (who will very likely incidentally be FED UP with no-show workers).
The kid will rock it.
I have hired a few folks on the spectrum, once you get them going in the right lane, they are often are the star employee.
Autism fringe among 20 something's is a thing; employers are going to have to deal with it...the smart ones already are.
I had one kid I hired accidently stab me in the back, but he has been so good for our organization I had to poop stomp my ego and go on.
The kid will rock it.
I have hired a few folks on the spectrum, once you get them going in the right lane, they are often are the star employee.
Autism fringe among 20 something's is a thing; employers are going to have to deal with it...the smart ones already are.
I had one kid I hired accidently stab me in the back, but he has been so good for our organization I had to poop stomp my ego and go on.
Posted on 12/29/24 at 7:57 pm to LSU Wayne
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He’s 24 so it’s not like I can go on an interview with him.
In this situation, yeah you could. Interesting none of them have hired him. Guy is probably 10x the worker the other crackheads they have.
Posted on 12/29/24 at 8:00 pm to LSU Wayne
I work with students who have Autism Spectrum Disorders and help them get jobs. The interview is where the process goes awry. It helps if you do practice interviews and teach the kids to anticipate questions they might be asked and help them formulate suitable responses.
Posted on 12/29/24 at 8:27 pm to LSU Wayne
Electrical companies have a surplus of workers to draw from. Regardless of what they say about a trade deficit. They will hire "general workers" to do the Electrical work before skilled because they will take longer to do the job. Require more people. So that the office can charge more for jobs. The less efficient and productive the field worker is. The better for the office. That is how they think.
Posted on 12/29/24 at 9:17 pm to LSU Wayne
I have a cousin with Asperger’s that worked at Winn Dixie stocking shelves for years and years before eventually landing another job. These people are crazy reliable and great at following policy/procedures.
My cousin works in an industrial warehouse now as the manager and is excellent fit for the job. Similar hurdles to overcome with communication and interviews but things worked out since there was a mutual acquaintance with the interviewer who explained the situation.
Maybe something similar for your nephew? Electrical supply company or warehouse where he can run his own little kingdom and doesn’t have a lot of face to face time with customers unless that is something he wants (which often times is not the case).
My cousin works in an industrial warehouse now as the manager and is excellent fit for the job. Similar hurdles to overcome with communication and interviews but things worked out since there was a mutual acquaintance with the interviewer who explained the situation.
Maybe something similar for your nephew? Electrical supply company or warehouse where he can run his own little kingdom and doesn’t have a lot of face to face time with customers unless that is something he wants (which often times is not the case).
This post was edited on 12/29/24 at 9:23 pm
Posted on 12/29/24 at 9:23 pm to LSU Wayne
Gridic electric in new Iberia. Owner is Jonas. Great dude and great Company
Posted on 12/29/24 at 9:25 pm to mytigger
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Have you tried doing a practice interview with him?
Workforce commission of private nonprofits should offer this service at no charge. Will probably help having a third party they don’t know.
I don’t know any in BR but I’m sure they exist. Reaching out to any nonprofit that helps kids with autism may can point you to them
This post was edited on 12/29/24 at 9:27 pm
Posted on 12/29/24 at 9:30 pm to LSU Wayne
I just sent info to someone who needs an employee.
Posted on 12/29/24 at 10:00 pm to LSU Wayne
Maybe one of his professors could help…
If he functions like you say he does an employer could get credit for hiring a “disabled” employee without any “reasonable accommodations. Employer gets the best of both! As I see it, you just need to know how to pitch him.
If he functions like you say he does an employer could get credit for hiring a “disabled” employee without any “reasonable accommodations. Employer gets the best of both! As I see it, you just need to know how to pitch him.
Posted on 12/29/24 at 11:13 pm to LSU Wayne
What area is he in?
I e got a few contacts in the Livingston/BR area if that is doable.
Ex: residential electrician that built my house 6 years ago had a deaf guy working for him. A little different situation, yes… but just to show you there are people out there that see past disabilities
I e got a few contacts in the Livingston/BR area if that is doable.
Ex: residential electrician that built my house 6 years ago had a deaf guy working for him. A little different situation, yes… but just to show you there are people out there that see past disabilities
This post was edited on 12/29/24 at 11:52 pm
Posted on 12/29/24 at 11:20 pm to xBirdx
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residential electrician that built my house 6 years ago had a dead guy working for him
Heard his work was to die for
Posted on 12/29/24 at 11:52 pm to tiger rag 93
Lmao…
Fixed!
Fixed!
Posted on 12/30/24 at 6:16 am to LSU Wayne
One of the smartest people I've ever known, hell maybe THE smartest, had Asperger's. Straight up could not maintain a conversation but could pump out terrifically accurate technical documentation and create other types of process documentation that was just brilliant. Maybe technical writing is something he could get into? Doesn't necessarily require verbal communication. Give it a thought. I'd bet a dollar your guy created some of the best wiring diagrams they ever saw in electrician school.
Posted on 12/30/24 at 6:19 am to TigerBait2008
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Tell your manager at McD's
Speaking of McD's, he should apply to be a OPT for McDonald's.
Posted on 12/30/24 at 6:31 am to LSU Wayne
Does he have an updated resume you could send?
Posted on 12/30/24 at 7:09 am to LSU Wayne
He needs to contact his alma mater and have them schedule a meeting with the career counselor there. They can work as a go between to submit his resume while letting companies know about his challenges. They can also train him on how to handle interviews.
My companies have hired many Aspy/Spectrum candidates under this scenario. If the company knows about him going into the process, they will know what types of interview questions/scenarios to avoid in order to properly judge his potential.
If not, go to a third party recruiting firm and have them be his "agent". They can deliver this message as well when sending his resume to companies.
He will land something soon. Keep the faith.
My companies have hired many Aspy/Spectrum candidates under this scenario. If the company knows about him going into the process, they will know what types of interview questions/scenarios to avoid in order to properly judge his potential.
If not, go to a third party recruiting firm and have them be his "agent". They can deliver this message as well when sending his resume to companies.
He will land something soon. Keep the faith.
Posted on 12/30/24 at 8:24 am to LSU Wayne
Tell you what. I know someone on the spectrum who is an assistant to a contractor. He’s probably worse off than your family member. Different work than this, of course, but his work is outstanding and I never hesitate to hire that team for home repairs and work. I hope he can find something. He shouldn’t be discounted.
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