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Re:Ask HN: Can't get a job because poor communication skills by Taylor_OD on Friday February 17, 2017 @10:36AM (#13668887)
Do you bring it up proactively? I'm not a HR manager so I cant say how appropriate it is but If I was interviewing someone and they let me know they have autism and it affects their communication skills I would be much more understanding than when I'm interviewing someone who just seems to have poor communication skills for no obvious reason.

Remote work might also be a good option. A part from the anger your written communication doesnt seem affected. I also understand not loving getting cat gifs but if that's part of the office culture you have to make some attempt to assimilate.

Re:Ask HN: Can't get a job because poor communication skills by rantaccount on Friday February 17, 2017 @10:49AM (#13668990)
I don't say I'm autistic, no. I have wondered bringing it up, but I don't like the handy caps.

I never wanted extra time in exams. My brain works so well in so many wells thanks to my autism. I've genuinely never seen it as a drawback. The only time it's a problem is when people decide it's a problem.

And the problem isn't that I don't want to assimilate, I simply don't understand how. I don't know how to make a joke. Whenever I try to tell jokes I'm told my joke is weird, or offensive, or disrespectful. I don't understand the rules of humour so I shut my mouth and get on with my work.

I had a conversation the other day with my parents about how I should respond to "how's your day going?" When is it appropriate to be honest if you're having a bad day? How do I tell if someone is saying that to start a conversation, or just saying hi? It's tricky. So I say, "i'm fine". And then people tell me I'm being rude or laugh at me.

Re:Ask HN: Can't get a job because poor communication skills by ckrnews on Friday February 17, 2017 @01:59PM (#13670751)
Just take the joke of another person and tell that one. You don't have to make your own jokes