commentr/StutterDecember 2, 2025

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Breaking into IT is difficult right now, stutter or no stutter. There's no getting around the fact that there are fewer IT jobs because of advancements in AI. And, IT attracts all sorts of people who don't like, or who are not good it, customer facing roles, so not only is it difficult to break into IT, those non-customer facing roles are highly coveted by the those who are already ensconced in IT. We need to remember that IT work is essentially making computers work with humans and humans are always going to be part of that relationship. There's no escaping human contact. In fact, people with human-facing skills will go farther than people with tech skills in IT. That said, a good way to get into IT is via QA/testing. It's boring so not many people go for those roles, so you have a chance to get your foot in the door. Test automation, penetration testing, load and stress testing all require knowledge of specialised tools. Learn these tools and work a niche. Another good way to get into IT is to bootstrap your own start up. Develop something and sell it. But remember, IT is full of weird people and nerds, so the tolerance of people who act and talk differently is much higher than in other industries. So your stutter doesn't matter as much as if you applied for other industries. Relax, people aren't judging your stutter as badly as you think they are.

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School & WorkIdentity & Disability

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Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying