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[-] QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works 22 points 3 days ago

I actually wanted to join the military fresh out of high school but I was informed by my recruiter that they don't take autistic people

[-] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 24 points 3 days ago

Well that's a damn lie but hey, bullets dodged

[-] QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago
[-] Maggoty@lemmy.world 10 points 3 days ago

The recruiter lied. We believe you. But they lied to you.

[-] braxy29@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

i'm certain the military has its share of undiagnosed autists, tho

[-] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

Shit tons. Mostly in the nerdier jobs.

[-] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 2 points 2 days ago

There are medical waivers that are almost always granted if you're willing and able to ask in the first place.

[-] QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Wish I knew that back then. Can't sign up for the military now. Trans, and now I have a medical history of suicidal ideation.

[-] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 3 points 2 days ago

I hate it break this to you but joining the military wouldn't have helped you not want to kill yourself.

[-] QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Yeah, but the Veteran's Benefits would be nice. Service guarantees citizenship ya know

[-] Agent641@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

It's a loss to their logistics supply corps.

[-] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Same, but my out was a sleep disorder that I grew out of about 5 years prior, before I finished middle school.

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