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I am terrified of getting a job I (20F) have never had a job before. I've done volunteer work but never held a "normal" paying job. I've overcome a lot of fears, like presenting, and I enjoy talking to people in both group settings and one-on-one. However, getting a job is something that I have always been afraid off and keep pushing back. I am working on my second bachelor's degree, but I am worried that I will never find a job. I am afraid of making customers or coworkers annoyed because of my stutter. I don't want to disappoint anyone, especially if I am getting paid. The worst type of stuttering I get is when I have random spasms where I get stuck in my speech. I stop getting airflow, resulting in a painful, awkward pause. I'm afraid of this happening in a professional environment. I worry that all of my education will be wasted, especially if my opportunities are limited because of my fear of stuttering. I've recently started seeing a new speech therapist, but after stuttering all my life, I doubt it will go away completely. I know I will have to work eventually, I just hope I will be able to communicate well.