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Hello.
I have selective mutism. I'm f/16 and I was wondering if I could ever get a job? I know people are supposed to get "disabled" people jobs at some point.
I can work pretty well, I just have a social anxiety with speaking. I'm okay being around people.. but what about the interview?
Don't say it's impossible. How can I go about this? Should I put that I have "S.M." on the application?
What job could I do though? Something that would work for me? Someone suggested shipping and receiving.. could I? (link)
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There are a lot of jobs you can do. Medical transcription, working for a landscaping or gardening company, working as a flower arranger at a florists. Typing term papers, or doing correspondence for others are good jobs. Maybe envelope stuffing and putting on labels for people who do bulk mailings, if your problem is severe. Later in life bookkeeping and computer repair work are good if you can communicate with your clients. Busing tables in a restaurant or doing set-up work for a caterer don't require too much speaking on your part.
You do not need to put it on any application, but may want to mention it prior to an interview if you think it will be a problem during the interview. Let the potential employer know at some point in the interview that you know you can do the job well but you have this issue and you do NOT think it will interfere with your job performance in any way. There are things you can do to ease the problem prior to an interview. Rehearse or do a "play" interview with a friend or family member. If you can't do this make flash cards with possible questions and then practice preparing answers that will impress an employer. Meditate to relax prior to your interview, take a saffron capsule to relax prior to the interview. When you get the job, practice scenarios of what to say should a customer, client or other employee speak to you. Being prepared is half the battle. Good Luck!
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