This Time, I Won’t “Compromise” | Premiere Teaser of Me and My Tourette’s

I’m confident I can stick with it this time at JOBB.”—XiaoMiao

Before joining JOBB, Xiaomiao felt lost about his future. For him, JOBB was a final chance —
“No matter what, I will push through.”

The moment Xiaomiao first encountered JOBB was captured on camera. On that day, Chen Jingyu, a student from Ganlin School and part of JOBB’s very first cohort, told him:
“My classmates and I are all special students. It’s okay. The fact that you came here and gave it a try — that’s brave!”

At JOBB, those who once received help now become helpers themselves. Love and courage are passed along, one to another.

The documentary Me and My Tourette’s, jointly produced by the Shanghai Soong Ching Ling Foundation and Shanghai Media Group's True Media, will have its premiere tonight at 10PM on Dragon TV.

Xiaomiao’s Story

At 23, Xiaomiao has lived with Tourette’s Syndrome for many years — a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary tics and vocal outbursts. In his case, the more familiar and relaxed he feels in an environment, the louder the vocal tics become.

While students from remote border regions face cultural adaptation challenges, Xiaomiao is tackling a different one: adapting his physical condition to a practical learning environment:
Can his physical symptoms adapt to the precision required in baking and pastry work?
Will his tics and vocalizations affect other students in class?

To our delight, Xiaomiao has been adjusting very well in the month since school started. He’s not only keeping up with the coursework, but also showing strong focus during hands-on practice.

Although his medication affects his memory — making it extra challenging to memorize recipes and procedures — Xiaomiao remains determined to find workarounds:
“I use my hands to memorize — practice it enough times and I’ll get it,” he says, full of confidence.

He admits that JOBB offers not just skills and knowledge, but also a deep sense of accomplishment. What he values most, however, is the unique atmosphere of human warmth and care — a place where respect, kindness, and acceptance flow naturally among classmates.

Here, no one is treated as “different.”
For people with Tourette’s, prejudice and misunderstanding are often the most hurtful forms of exclusion. JOBB is a rare space where those with Tourette’s are seen, understood, and embraced.

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📺 Don’t forget to tune in tonight at 10PM to watch the premiere of Me and My Tourette’s.