Tourette's and the business industry...

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05 Aug 2009, 11:56 am

I am a nearly 18-year-old female NLD/Aspie, with a nice healthy dose of Tourette's/Copralalia. I have applied for a job, and might be called in for an interview, but at this point they do not know about my uncontrollable swearing. Unfortunately, the Copralalia tic I have is the "F" word. I can disguise it, but it feels a lot better when it comes out as the word it wants to come out as, and eventually I have to do one. Also, the longer I hold it off, the more of them I do in the end result.

I plan on being completely open about the issue with HR, just as I am with anyone I cross paths with. But I fear no one is going to hire me for a well paying job (I really want to get my own place and attempt to be independent) when I can't guarantee that I won't swear in the work place-- something which I've researched and know can get me fired from a job, even if I have a disability that makes not doing so impossible at times.

People who know me would say I am very sweet and friendly, and I hate that because of words I can't control saying an employer might overlook me and choose an otherwise less qualified person for the job. I would like to work with people, but I don't know who would want to let me. I can't even start my own business because I don't have any money.

I'm sorry to sound like I'm whining. I know there are people out there who probably have it a lot worse. I just really don't know what my options are.


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09 Aug 2009, 11:57 am

Thank you, Biene! It is nice to hear not everyone is bothered by Tourette's in a business person. :]

I am hoping I can run my own business eventually. I think that would be very cool, and being able to set my own rules and such would be a HUGE plus.

Of course, here I am with a cart and a horse, which are in the wrong order. Anyone have suggestions for companies/industries that would probably not be bothered by my swearing tics?


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09 Aug 2009, 12:25 pm

Moomoogelato wrote:
Of course, here I am with a cart and a horse, which are in the wrong order. Anyone have suggestions for companies/industries that would probably not be bothered by my swearing tics?



You should not phrase it this way, you should ask which companies/industries would be fortunate enough to have me.

Do not put limits up , you are making yourself smaller in the process.

This town councillor I mentioned is in the "Public Eye" all the time and his business he runs involves being with people around the clock.
People that he never met before and some he did.

People just need to be educated...as long as you are o.k. with your Tourettes , others will too...

Aim high, o.k.! !! !!



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10 Aug 2009, 7:36 am

My 2 cents.

People like you need some kind of "headhunter" who specializes in placing disabled people in good jobs. The typical interviewer might know legally they can't dismiss you for a job because of your condition, but they will likely look for an excuse to go with someone else.

Someone who specializes in job placement for the disabled knows who are the more willing employers and how to help get around the disability factor that tends to ruin the job interview.