Contrary to negative media portrayals, not all schizophrenics are spree killers or homeless. I’m an residential drafter which means that I draw up house plans. I work for an engineer as well as area builders. When I’m doing projects for the engineer, I’m just a draftsperson; but when I work for the builders I’m more of a designer and have more input. This is the perfect job for somebody that has social anxiety as I get emailed the measurements and specifications then I work from home. Rarely do I need to go out to the jobsite, and that is how my employers like it. They do all the measuring and talking with the clients and I just follow up with the work. When I’m done, I plot the drawings then send them up for print and send the builder or engineer the pdfs. Nobody wants or needs to see me and likewise. They describe me as quirky. I don’t think they know what exactly is my mental illness; but I suspect they know something is up with me. On the rare occasion when I did have to go out to the jobsite, I shied away from the homeowner. I think it was rather noticeable. Nevertheless, I’m not a spree killer nor am I homeless. My family also describes me as quirky but functional.
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