Leather Cub Andrew Aû

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Autistic and Dyspraxic :neurodiversity: Bear Cub :bear_flag: into Leather and kink :leather_flag: and open to poly :polyamory_new_flag:. Recently discovered an interest in leatherworking that I never considered before. I used to be a software engineer despite my preference for working with my hands and my dislike of working with data.

I smoke pipes :4bear_pipe: and cigars :4bear_cigar:

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Cake day: June 11th, 2023

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  • @Cipher @Krzak
    I’m glad it worked out for you.

    I actually studied for Computer Engineering geared toward embedded electronic design… never got a role in it beyond a one year internship down the street from campus.

    After I graduated, recruiters just saw “computer” in my degree and assumed that I could do anything with computers… I knew bits and pieces of C++ coding, and picked up some things fast… but as time went on… I struggled more and more with anything involving software development and knew that it wasn’t for me. I tried taking online courses to get back into roles related to my studies… I did well on assessments, but struggled with interviews… while also dealing with recruiters who assumed that I had always been in the role I was trying to get into… the last time I ever entertained anything within tech was past year when I received the news that I was only qualified for an internship which I would have to compete with students while I have been out of school for 14 years… I realized that I needed to change my career path.

    I have admitted on many occasions that I prefer to be hands-on with my work… but last year I also admitted that I like working with my hands and not data. I stumbled into a hobby that I might consider for work… some people think that I should even sell such items… I am willing to give it a try when I am both comfortable enough with my skills and am in a position to actually do it.