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I ask this because when I was around 12, I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome.

My Social ability is terrible. I get anxious when speaking to a group of people. I'm trying to find the best way to "fit it" so to speak. But there really isn't anything that I know to teach me or assist me with a situation like that.

I became a Level I firefighter for NJ back in 2014. I have not been in the fire service for the last 7 years. And considering that shit may very well hit the fan in the next couple of months/years, I figured that I would find a way to serve my community.

I will follow orders of any officer in charge of the calls that I will go on.

But to ask the whole community of Poal, it could help me gain some insight to understand the opinions of those who would be a part of the community that I serve.

Thoughts?

I ask this because when I was around 12, I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. My Social ability is terrible. I get anxious when speaking to a group of people. I'm trying to find the best way to "fit it" so to speak. But there really isn't anything that I know to teach me or assist me with a situation like that. I became a Level I firefighter for NJ back in 2014. I have not been in the fire service for the last 7 years. And considering that shit may very well hit the fan in the next couple of months/years, I figured that I would find a way to serve my community. I will follow orders of any officer in charge of the calls that I will go on. But to ask the whole community of Poal, it could help me gain some insight to understand the opinions of those who would be a part of the community that I serve. Thoughts?

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I think more people than you think get anxious when speaking to groups of people. I have been in fairly high level sales for a long time and I still get very nervous when presenting to groups. The best salesman we have is a social wreck, but he does his job well. Just give it a shot, I bet you'll do awesome!