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    The author is considering whether to continue their management program or pursue other options. They received conflicting advice from two professionals - one counselor recommended continuing to pursue personal growth, while their psychiatrist recommended finishing the program to ease feelings of guilt. However, the author did not find the management program exciting and doubts they would thrive socially given their autism diagnosis. They are interested in pursuing independent learning in mathematics instead. The author is financially supported by their parents and currently works part-time for their sister's business.

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    The author is considering whether to continue their management program or pursue other options. They received conflicting advice from two professionals - one counselor recommended continuing to pursue personal growth, while their psychiatrist recommended finishing the program to ease feelings of guilt. However, the author did not find the management program exciting and doubts they would thrive socially given their autism diagnosis. They are interested in pursuing independent learning in mathematics instead. The author is financially supported by their parents and currently works part-time for their sister's business.

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    The author is considering whether to continue their management program or pursue other options. They received conflicting advice from two professionals - one counselor recommended continuing to pursue personal growth, while their psychiatrist recommended finishing the program to ease feelings of guilt. However, the author did not find the management program exciting and doubts they would thrive socially given their autism diagnosis. They are interested in pursuing independent learning in mathematics instead. The author is financially supported by their parents and currently works part-time for their sister's business.

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    College Return Choice

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    The author is considering whether to continue their management program or pursue other options. They received conflicting advice from two professionals - one counselor recommended continuing to pursue personal growth, while their psychiatrist recommended finishing the program to ease feelings of guilt. However, the author did not find the management program exciting and doubts they would thrive socially given their autism diagnosis. They are interested in pursuing independent learning in mathematics instead. The author is financially supported by their parents and currently works part-time for their sister's business.

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    As a meta-counselor, should I as a person with mild autism, social

    difficulties and sensory sensitivities follow another counselor's


    opinion that I should re-enroll or continue the rest of the three years of
    my management program at a local university since she justified that I
    should look forward seeing myself become a person who is thriving
    instead of staying at my house reading books and doing mathematics
    questions in the morning and other things after lunch?

    I also have another opinion from my psychiatrist in Singapore who


    did say that I should re-enroll to the local management program to
    ease the guilty feelings that come from being a half-Chinese but
    primarily Chinese in Indonesia and finish the management program.
    However, I do not find the management program to be exciting nor
    fulfilling unlike a civil engineering program of which I dropped out at
    the start of the third year. In the same time, it has been a year since I
    have dropped out of the local management program and I am planning
    to occupy my mornings with learning and other recreational activities
    in the afternoon. If I a go back to the local management program, I am
    unlikely to make any friends there to the degree that I doubt that what
    the first counselor may have mentioned as "thriving" to be untrue
    since she may not recognize that I have mild autism and social
    difficulties. Instead, I am planning to work my way up in learning to
    the point that in one or two years time that I could do challenging
    Calculus courses on Coursera and solve difficult mathematical
    puzzles or questions offered on Instagram or otherwise. I have little
    financial difficulties since my parents are very rich and my current
    form of employment is a packer for my sister's online business that is
    going to close down in one or two months' time since the online
    business for skincare products is like the competition in a wet market
    except the entire Jakarta is participating in that wet market.

    I understand that you are at a crossroads in your life, and you are
    trying to decide whether or not to continue your management
    program. You have received conflicting advice from two different
    professionals, and you are not sure which path to take.

    It is important to consider all of your options carefully before making


    a decision. Here are some things to think about:

    • What are your goals? What do you hope to achieve by continuing


    your management program? Are you looking for a better job, a higher
    salary, or more personal fulfillment?
    • What are your strengths and weaknesses? Are you good at managing
    people? Are you organized and efficient? Do you have strong
    analytical skills?
    • What are your interests? What do you enjoy doing? What are you
    passionate about?
    • What are your financial resources? Can you afford to continue your
    education?
    • What is your support system like? Do you have family and friends
    who will support you through your decision?
    Once you have considered all of these factors, you can start to make a
    decision. If you are not sure what to do, it may be helpful to talk to a
    career counselor or a therapist. They can help you to clarify your
    goals and make a decision that is right for you.

    Here are some additional things to consider:

    • It is important to remember that you are not alone. Many people with
    autism and social difficulties struggle to find their place in the world.
    There are resources available to help you, and you are not limited to
    the choices that are presented to you.
    • It is also important to remember that you are not defined by your
    autism. You are a unique individual with your own strengths and
    weaknesses. Don't be afraid to follow your dreams, even if they don't
    fit into the traditional mold.
    I wish you all the best in making your decision.

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