[Kate*]

I didn't start working until graduate school didn't work out, so don't judge me for being 27.

Technically, it was a 3 week temporary job helping to open a new retail store. Other than that, my first job is my current one which is working in the clothing department of a wholesale store. Started at 29, now 34, and will be there 5 years in August, if I don't leave before then. I basically fold clothes all day, put away returns, change signs over from expiring coupons, help people find things etc. The job itself isn't bad, but the new manager has it out for me and most of the people I started with have left since she took over a year ago.

I have figured out that even with mild sensory processing disorder, sensory overload is absolutely possible. I'm used to the environment now (louder than it needs to be and EVERYTHING echoes), but between that and the people everywhere, in your way, and on top of you while you're trying to do things I have hit my limit and it's not fun. So now, I'm much more aware of the places when I interview. If it's huge and easy to get lost in, crowded, claustrophobic or insanely loud, i think twice.