postr/StutterFebruary 12, 2023

Job potential

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Job potential Hi guys, I'm 19 years old and currently in uni. I'm one of the top students of my major in economics. I've actually been called an 'excellent student' by various professors and tutors I've had (I promise you that I'm not trying to boast or come across as arrogant). The reason I'm mentioning these 'achievements' is that people have the expectation that I will become really successful in the future with great jobs lying ahead. This really pains me. I feel like my stutter will hinder me in achieving my 'potential' just because I won't get hired at the best companies in the top end jobs due to my stutter. It just depresses me thinking about it, that all the hard work I put in now at uni will be for nothing because no one will hire me because of my stutter. I'm a moderate to severe stutter but most of the time I can hide my stutter pretty well (at least I think I can lol) Are there any people that have gone through the same or are feeling the same currently that can maybe give me advice? Thanks in advance and sorry for any spelling mistakes, English is not my first language :)

Themes

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance

Subthemes

Employment & CareerHelplessness & AgencyHiding & Concealment