postr/StutterMarch 11, 2025

Interviewing with a stutter sucks

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Interviewing with a stutter sucks Been back on the job hunt grind and having to go through interviews with a stutter is the worst. Trying to communicate my skill set and expertise without tripping up over my words is difficult and if I do stutter during the interview my mind goes blank and I panic. I also have to face the reality that if a company likes me and another candidate equally they are most likely going to go with the person that doesn’t have a speech impediment. I’ve been pretty lucky that my speech hasn’t affected my ability to make friends, but knowing it somewhat dictates my career path is hard to get over.

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School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance

Subthemes

Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & EmbarrassmentAnticipating Stuttering