[bsvalley]

Two questions for you - Is your autism medically "documented"? Are you applying in the US?

If both answers are YES then you have to mention it when you apply online in the disability section of the form. In the US it is required by law for companies to acknowledge disabilities. Or should I say, a company can easily get sued for discrimination. That could help you during the recruiting process, if your autism is recorded as a disability.

[rantaccount]

I've never been diagnosed, no, and I've never had any interest in doing so although I was often pushed to get a diagnosis in school/college. As I said in another comment it's only ever been a problem in my life when other people make it a problem for me.

A principle I will life and die by is that everything I have in life I've earned. I've never accepted any welfare, or any kind of extra help or support in any way my entire life. I was probably the only kid never to enter a cheat code on GTA.

I don't want a job because I'm filling the retard quota. I couldn't accept that. And either way, I'm quite capable of doing my job.

The only time it's really anything close to a disability is when I'm trying to explain some tech, or something like that. But I can do it just find if I'm given time, or pen and paper. But that's never been the issue. The issue has always been people disliking me in the office for not fitting in. Or not giving me a chance in interviews because I don't know how to correctly answer questions like, "what makes you excited?".

[LifeQuestioner]

one benefit of getting a diagnosis: you learn way more about yourself. Which might help with finding a job/applying to places that suit you. Could be you're applying to the wrong places!

Also, better selfawareness means you can HELP people understand and HELP you! We all live in this world together.