Only today, I was given a reminder of why I find it so difficult. I saw a woman walk up to me and thought she probably needed information, so I greeted her with a smile, "Good morning!"
She replied curtly, "Here, check the price of that item for me. It seems darn expensive to me."
How about hello, please, thank you?
We aspies are said to struggle with social conventions. Yet, I have been taught that basic manners are important, and I make sure I use them - only to see so-called "normal" people discard them and talk to me like I'm beneath them. In those 31 long months I have been patronised, talked to rudely and even insulted. All the while keeping my smile (even if I was boiling with anger inside sometimes). And I'm the anti-social one?
Fortunately, as you'll probably remember, some new work opportunities have presented themselves to me. This has given me the confidence to hand in my notice. The 6th of June will be my last day! I'm counting the days.
However, it will be a step into the unknown. I am still working on the translation I started back in February - 86 pages done out of 107, and still a lot of research to do to sort out the quotations. I recently had an email exchange with the publisher and gave him an update of my progress. He gave no sign of impatience (phew!).
The language school, however, have failed to get back in touch with me. Not only that, but I can't get through to them - I have called (no one answers) and sent emails and gotten no reply. This worries me a fair bit.
I know what you'll say - look for something else. But all my free time (pretty much) is taken up by translation.
We shall see. At least, as of the 6th of June, I will have a lot more time - to finish the translation and to search for another job.
On the 6th of June, I will be free.
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