commentr/StutterJuly 19, 2025

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You aren’t fighting this one alone. There is a lot of stigma surrounding stuttering. Most don’t understand it, it makes them uncomfortable, and it is just too easy to go on to the next candidate. I’ve said this before, the only jobs I’ve ever gotten, are ones the company is so desperate for employees, they’ll literally hire anyone. My current job, I got lucky and was hired as a seasonal employee, and they brought me back every year, for 9 months a year. I’ve had this job for going on my 14th year. They treat me poorly because they can, and I know if I quit, at my age I may not be able to get another job. Ask for local help. There are places you can go to get help, see what they say. Not knowing what kind of work you’re looking for, where I live there’s an Amazon distribution warehouse right there and they’re always hiring people the same day they walk in the door. It’s not glamorous work, but you can at least earn something if you work for them. Good luck and remember, keep fighting.

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Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkSocial & Relationships

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Stigma & BullyingEmployment & CareerQuality of Life