Today, I just finished a client meeting. I couldn’t stop stuttering and couldn’t answer their questions. Towards the end, they just ignored me. I’ve been in the job for a year. I’m pretty much in tears now. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I had a job interview. I have a speech impediment and as much as I tried to keep it under control, it came out during the interview. I could tell the interviewers were trying to hold in their laughter. They ended the interview after 5 agonizing minutes, saying they’ll contact me. I left in tears. FML
Today, I had a panel job interview with 3 people. My nerves got the best of me, especially when they asked me about my weaknesses. I gave them an answer, but they kept bombarding me with additional follow-up questions that I couldn’t think of the answers to. It got so bad, I was reduced to tears. FML
Today, I have a stutter that gets worse with stress. We got a new supervisor today and the first thing she said to me was, “Either spit it out or write it in an email, for fuck's sake!” I’m now so scared of her, I go almost mute if we’re in the same room. FML
Today, someone I work with embarrassed me in front of everyone in my job; because I wasn’t doing something the way she liked during our meeting this morning. I ended up crying in front of my boss. FML
Today, I gave an online presentation to an important client. After I'd done my thing, I asked if there were any questions. No one responded, so I confidently ended the call… except I hadn’t ended it and they heard me mutter, “Thank fuck that’s over.” FML
Today, I thought I was finally over my anxiety problem, and confidently went to my first ever job interview. Halfway through, the manager told me that if I didn't stop being so nervous, he couldn't give me the job. I cried. FML
Today, I answered a question in a meeting that wasn’t directed at me. I spoke for way too long before realizing everyone was silent because the question had actually been rhetorical. My boss nodded slowly and moved on. No one mentioned it again. FML
Today, I walked into an office at work, ready to ask everyone a question. I then blanked and forgot why I was there the second everyone turned to look at me. I just stood there, nodded, and walked out. FML
Today, while at a store, my stuttering problem became so bad the poor store clerk had to supply my own words for me. FML
Today, I lost my job. This was a surprise, as my performance hasn’t ever been an issue. My boss couldn’t look me in the eye while it happened, and the HR representative cut me off when I tried to ask why, informing me that they would only answer benefit-related questions. FML
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RichardPencil 32
You can't answer your client's questions and you've had the job for a year? Does your uncle own the company?
Ellimac21 14
It can happen sometimes that during a meeting your client starts to ask question that are not relevant to your presentation or that you were absolutely not expecting, especially if it is a new job. Is it the first time this has happen? What about the stutter, what is because of stress or something else? Were you alone during your meeting or did you have a manager who could back you up? If yes, it may be worth having a talk with him about that meeting, so you can be ready next time. A way you could 'save' your meeting is if you have taken notes of their questions, you could answer them in an email? Good luck!
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RichardPencil 32
You can't answer your client's questions and you've had the job for a year? Does your uncle own the company?
Grizz8831 14
or they have a speech impediment, that sounds like it got worse as the client got more impatient. it would also most likely fall under a protected "disability" when it comes to firing someone, which would make it discriminatory treatment. but I doubt the client would care and be more upset about it taking longer than they wanted to spend there.
mando 10
I'm curious as to why you stuttered so much? lying, nervousness? Syfy fans also associate stuttering as a form of jet lag from time travel😆
rotflqtms_ 21
they probably have a stutter and it got worse with stress.
Malachi Malachi 4
you should choose a different field and fast. if you are unable to answer question and feel this way. this job is Not for you. or do more research . find some way to keep your job if u want it. or quit and find something u a more comfortable doing in life. good luck .stay prayed 👆.
Ellimac21 14
It can happen sometimes that during a meeting your client starts to ask question that are not relevant to your presentation or that you were absolutely not expecting, especially if it is a new job. Is it the first time this has happen? What about the stutter, what is because of stress or something else? Were you alone during your meeting or did you have a manager who could back you up? If yes, it may be worth having a talk with him about that meeting, so you can be ready next time. A way you could 'save' your meeting is if you have taken notes of their questions, you could answer them in an email? Good luck!