Our Typo Life

Is there a “perfect” job for dyslexics? | Ep16

Our Typo Life

Show Notes

Join Jacob and Kathy as they answer the question, is there a "perfect" job for dyslexics? They talk about jobs people think dyslexics can't do, jobs that work well for dyslexic individuals, and they walk through and rate each of Jacob's previous jobs in terms of how they fit with him being dyslexic.

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Jacob also offers dyslexia coaching at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue J Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support dyslexic individuals in better understanding their dyslexic brain, clarifying their goals, building strategies, and developing skills to navigate specific challenges or achieve personal or professional growth.

Chapters: 00:00 Can dyslexics do any job? 08:07 Jacob’s college experience 13:42 Jobs people think dyslexics can’t do 16:18 Is there a “perfect” job for dyslexics? 18:37 Jacob’s first job 21:37 Jacob’s high school jobs 26:09 Jacob’s college jobs 40:06 Jacob’s jobs after we got married 50:26 Starting Jacob’s counseling practice 58:06 Jacob’s coaching practice 01:04:23 Advice for dyslexic high school students

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