Neurodivergent on Sidechat | I’m really nervous. It looks like no one in the childcare industry wants to hire someone who’s not naturally good with kids. I don’t naturally know what to do. But I want to learn. I love children. More context in comments.

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Neurodivergent 1w

I’m really nervous. It looks like no one in the childcare industry wants to hire someone who’s not naturally good with kids. I don’t naturally know what to do. But I want to learn. I love children. More context in comments.

Anonymous 1w

I had an interview at a daycare and they didn’t say it directly to my face, but I definitely felt judged because I was awkward. I engaged with the children, like I tried to keep them on task and out of trouble, but I was still very quiet and kind of awkward around the other adults. I really want this job. I love children. But I need direction. Not always, but in the beginning, I definitely do. I don’t just know what to do. They really seem to want someone who knows what to do automatically

Anonymous 1w

A lot of people do naturally know how to deal with kids, but I don’t. But I still want to be considered for this job. I really, really want this job :(

Anonymous 1w

I feel you. I’m in the education field and I’m a very reserved and awkward person. It’s hard. A lot of the awkwardness can come from feeling too “adult” to be silly with kids. It’s hard to play pretend.

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#1 1w

That’s exactly it. I just feel silly around other adults. I’m good with kids on my own, I know they don’t judge like adults(at least toddlers don’t and that’s the age group I want). But I don’t want to be alone with them bc I don’t want to accidentally hurt one or forget something(I don’t trust myself). I’m can easily be silly around just kids, but in front of adults, I just feel stupid