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Hey peeps!
Does anyone know about networking events for ND people? or any ND-friendly networking events?
I feel like networking is about surface-level interactions, which are dreadful for me. I do need a job, and I need it ASAP.
Why act like I don’t have very human needs under capitalism, such as needing money to eat, buy warm clothes, and pay to have a roof over my head?
It feels like being in a situationship: don’t act “needy”, act nonchalant, don’t sound “pushy”, “live in the moment”, “let things flow”, don’t state clearly what you’re looking for unless asked, and if asked, remember: don’t act needy, etc, etc, etc…
If you find any networking tips for neurodivergent people who hate this “situationship” approach to networking and life in general, please share them.
Or if you know about networking events in Zürich for job seekers, where people don’t pretend they don’t need a job, please let me know.
Have a good one!
I think that for you one-on-one networking could be much better – just set up coffee meetings ‘for catching up’ with everyone you can think of. So yes, in the setting up phase it would probably be best to not tell them that the main point is that you are looking for a job. But as soon as you are face to face with them (per video, or physical) you can tell them – people accept that in one-on-one meetings. And: just as you are direct about what you need – you could ask them just as directly if there is something you can do for them – they will appreciate. I hope these thoughts are helpful for you.
Personally I have eliminated 95% of all group networking from my agenda since many years (I am not looking for a job but allways looking to acquire business)
Yeah, 1 on 1 is definitely a good idea! The bad part is when people don’t reply on LinkedIn hehehe
Anyway, I decided to create an event.
Let me know what you think, even if group events are not your vibe, I welcome feedback 🙂
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