commentr/StutterJanuary 9, 2017

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Just wanted to say, before selling my soul to the devil and going corporate, I also worked as a journalist - for three years, on a tropical island off Africa. First I covered the general news beat and then got promoted to Lifestyle editor after a year. It's also how I landed a really good corporate job in aviation, cos I used to write about air travel a tonne. You just need to power through that shit! My stutter sucks and it sucked many times, 1-to-1 interviews, live Q&As, press conferences, but I got through it most days, and not that I have a big head, but my editor was really sad to see me go. Strong writing, the ability to tell a good story, and make people feel comfortable, is what makes you good. And stuttering helps that because it makes you vulnerable, and people in return feel safe talking to you. I got so many good memories out of 3 years of journalism that the time period was one of the best in my life. Do it!!

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School & WorkCommunity & SupportIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience

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Employment & CareerPersonal StoriesIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation