You may not know this but i have autism and dyslexia. I recently got out of highschool but im not quite sure what to do with my life, ideas are hard sometimes. I do have a few ideas but they woudent be beneficial in the long run.
Do i find a hobby, get a job, go to collage, there’s so much im not sure where to start or what to stick with?
If you’re able to focus on learning stuff and school was kinda easy, engineering has always been a great career choice for us. Software development is a great one too, and comparatively easier than some of the more difficult engineering disciplines (though still difficult)
If you don’t want to do a 4 year degree, we also tend to do well in metalworking trades like being a machinist, welder, sheet metal worker, millwright, pattern maker, etc.
With welding in particular, the skill ceiling is infinite and the pay scales with how rare your skillset is. With enough experience, you can become an inspector if you want a less physically demanding job.
Some 2 year degrees that lead to pretty stable jobs are instrumentation and process operator. You’ll work in places like chemical plants or wastewater treatment facilities making sure everything stays running. You’re in the same environment for years on end and knowing every inch of your facility is critical.
Another 2 year degree is in non destructive examination (NDE). Basically training to use fancy gear to make sure manufactured parts aren’t going to fail. NDE technicians are the guys that make sure that metal parts are actually safe to send out into the world.
If you don’t want to get a degree, and you’re relatively physically fit (or don’t mind getting that way on the job), framing houses and carpentry is a good trade to learn and always in demand. Apprenticing as an electrician can lead to a good career as well, and doesn’t require a degree.
As far as hobbies go- that’s just… Whatever you like to do. You don’t have to pick one. It’s whatever you’d do to fill your time if you weren’t focused on surviving.