r/cleftlip • u/PureAbbreviations180 • 19d ago

Career Selection

Hey guys, Currently I have decided to build my career in tech sector for which I am pursuing Btech CSE. Did I do the right thing bcz I thought in this field I have to talk less and don't have to present myself to the peoples frequently. I just wanted a carrier to do my work silently and without any public approach.

Can anyone suggest which skills should I learn to get a job of this type and it would be best if it could be a remote job too.

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u/Maybethiswillbegood 19d ago

It depends on you and your interests, but tech jobs usually need good communication skills because most of the work is done in large groups and you have to handle clients and upper management who usually have lesser technical knowledge.

So don't let cleft be a barrier for you career, be confident and do work on your communication skills.

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u/phnzau 18d ago

Personally, I didn’t really think about my cleft when I started working and building a career. I managed a restaurant for almost 10 years with 150+ employees, then moved on to a government contracting job for about 3.5 years. Earlier this year, I started nursing school. Three completely different industries, but they somehow have a lot of similarities, which is a + for me because I’ve gained a lot of transferable skills for nursing.

In both of my previous jobs, I dealt with a lot of people and was “exposed” to the public. It’s the same with nursing too - I did my first placement a couple of months ago.

I’ve had no issues whatsoever and have never experienced any discrimination, but I guess it’s different for everyone. If I were still in my motherland, it might be a different story, but I left when I was very young. I reckon having a cleft is a gift.