postr/StutterMay 2, 2017

I think I just blew it

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I think I just blew it I just received a call from Lowes about a job. The employer saw my application and called me to setup an interview. Here's where things went down hill: As soon as that phone rang, my heart started pounding. I knew it was Lowes too because I use Google Voice on my applications; so if someone called my Google number, all connected numbers will ring. In this case, both my cell phone and house phone rang. I applied to Lowes online this morning around 10 AM and they called me about an hour ago, which was around 3 PM. They wanted to setup an interview for tomorrow. I started not to answer because I thought it would be pointless, but I figured I should at least try; so I did end up answering. The conversation went on for about 5 minutes and well, it went horrible. I got up off my chair and walked around during the convo to try and calm myself down. Here is what I was trying to say: I can't show up to the interview tomorrow because I'll be busy, so I tried to see if they could reschedule it. Here is what came out of my moth: I.. I dd-on't think I c..an make....... .... it to t-he interview...... ....... tomor-row. .... Can ... it be friday? Fast forward to about 2 minutes into the conversation and he said "Um, okay. Well I don't know if we can re-schedule, but I might call you back". That's when the convo ended. I doubt they will call back because of that. I don't know what he heard on the other end, but at one point he did say "Hello, you're breaking up". When I talked, it went like this: Thank **about a 4 second break tying to get the word out** you. Doubt they will call back, but if they do, how could I take it easier next time? Or any other time because I did apply to more company's than just Lowes.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career

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ordering_service_encountertime_pressure