> And it could certainly be argued that someone who freezes in communication situations could be unfit for many programming jobs where communication OP said se

> And it could certainly be argued that someone who freezes in communication situations could be unfit for many programming jobs where communication OP said selective mutism, not the inability to communicate. “I work best when I am able to sit alone in relative quiet, and when I am able to communicate asynchronously via text.” > and confrontation is common. A healthy back and forth about how to solve problems, sure. But “confrontation is common”? Only in toxic work environments. Our field is perfect for OP, and few are better. Especially in remote and async situations.