Tackle it Tuesday: Entry-Level Jobs (Part 1)

June 1, 2026
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Welcome to Tackle It Tuesday, a social media series where an autistic employee at AAoM (yours truly) writes workplace (and now more!) tips to better cope with the stresses of a world not built for neurodiversity.

This Tackle it Tuesday is on entry-level jobs. I’ve worked a lot of entry-level jobs in the past, and these are based on my own experiences. Whether you are trying to find work on your own or with support, there are things to keep in mind to stay sane out there in the working world.

An image on a green background. On the right is a person in a brown shirt looking at multiple job applications on a table nervously. The text reads: "Tackle it Tuesday: Entry-Level Jobs Most people will have to work an entry-level job at some point in their lives. A job that doesn’t require education or previous experience, but can be grueling all the same. When it comes to being autistic, some jobs are easier to cope with than others."

An image on a green background. On the right is a person in a barista uniform serving a cup of coffee behind a counter. The text reads: "Tackle it Tuesday: Barista Pros: Scripting responses to customers, strict rules on making drinks Cons: Customer particularity, requires a lot of standing, physically present in front of customers at almost all times Depends: Memorization"

An image on a green background. On the right is a person in a pair of people in red and white chef's uniforms. One is holding a rubber spatula, and the other is mixing in a bowl The text reads: "Tackle it Tuesday: Cook/Kitchen Staff Pros: Lower Social Masking (Little/No Customer interaction) Clearly laid out tasks Cons: High noise/sensory input High Stakes job Depends: Lots of mobility and memorization"

An image on a green background. On the right is a waiter taking a person's order at a table. The text reads: "Tackle it Tuesday: Waiter/Waitress Pros: Tips can mean extra income, scripted responses work well here Cons: Heavy socialization, noisy environment, unpredictable customers, front-facing job Depends: Lots of mobility and memorization"

The text reads:"Tackle it Tuesday: Warehouse Pros: Little socialization, allowed to bring headphones (depends on job), not front facing Cons: Loud, especially if there is heavy machinery, Humming noises are common, Fluorescent lighting is common Depends: Monotonous work, how clearly tasks are laid out depends on the leadership"

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An image on a green background. On the right is a person in a person in a blue shirt trying to sell other blue shirts on a rack. The text reads: “Tackle it Tuesday: Retail Pros: Many jobs in this field, can have a flexible schedule if you ask Cons: Heavy socialization, requires a lot of standing, physically present in front of customers at almost all times.”

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