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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2025
7 points

I don't think so. I work in tech so most of my work is technical and doesn't include too much public speaking. Your credentials and personality matter for you to be a good fit for your job. If you are...

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Employment & CareerAccess & Rights
postr/StutterJan 22, 2025
51 points

Has anyone felt like they didn’t get a job because of their stutter?

Has anyone felt like they didn’t get a job because of their stutter? Currently have an interview for my first nursing job. My stutter isn’t severe, but it’s very noticeable when I’m anxious. As with m...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2025
2 points

For sure! Ive learned it is an amazing way to market yourself and I think I’ve landed so much respect because of my stutter but I understand not everyone’s situation is like that. But keep going you g...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2025
8 points

I always mention my stutter and how it’s made me a better person and how odds are there aren’t many people (if any at all) at the company who stutter so I could be introducing a whole new perspective ...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2025
11 points

I am so sorry that happened to you! YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! this happened to me last week on a phone interview. Started stuttering so bad...was blocking for seemed like minutes at a time on words until I...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Frustration & AngerShame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2025
14 points

This is, unfortunately, a normal experience. I have a fairly mild stutter, and even I had an interview where I shook someone’s hand and completely blocked on their name (something that never happened ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJan 22, 2025
58 points

Just had a horrible interview

Just had a horrible interview My fluency just completely checked out on me an hour ago. I literally stuttered and stammered on 80% of the words coming out of my mouth until the very end when I speakin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJan 22, 2025
14 points

I know i can talk fluently so why i struggle

I know i can talk fluently so why i struggle So as my title says, I’m feeling very frustrated because of my stutter . Basically I graduated university some months ago , and I’ve been in the stressful ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2025
2 points

I’m 18 and work part time as a cashier for a retail store right now! Before I was hired, I told my manager I stuttered and had a block and she and my co-workers have been understanding. Like many he...

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Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2025
4 points

Not a nurse but dental! If you carry yourself as a confident medical professional, your stutter will NOT matter. I noticed the more confident I carry myself the better my work ethic is. The more I wor...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAcceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2025
2 points

Thank you so much! I’m still unsure of which department I wanna go into, but I’m certain that I wanna do something hands on and help my community as much as I can. Exploring different types of roles s...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2025
5 points

My first job was in retail and I found that it really help my confidence with my stammer. By putting yourself into this position now, I think you’ll be much more confident going forward. Just reme...

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Employment & CareerHope & MotivationStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2025
3 points

I’m a nurse and the mother of a kiddo who stutters. I also have worked most of my career in unconventional roles. After two years of working in a hospital, I found a research role. From there, I was a...

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Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJan 21, 2025
4 points

Any registered nurses in here?

Any registered nurses in here? I'm a pre-nursing student and sometimes I get these doubts about my ability to become a nurse because I stutter. Today is that kind of day. Is it really possible for me ...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2025
3 points

No stuttering did not affect my work life one bit, both with customers and coworkers. Don't over think it. I did customer service for 14 years, with over 10 of those years being in a management positi...

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Employment & CareerSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2025
2 points

Everyone customer facing job I've had i actually stuttered far less than in my real life. It's like as soon as I am representing a business I put on a mask and become this confident non-stuttering per...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkCauses & Variability
Hiding & ConcealmentEmployment & CareerEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2025
2 points

when i started working at 17 i was a cashier in a shop as well, i actually found that my stutter got better over time as i gained more confidence in myself with dealing with the public. no one ever sa...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2025
3 points

I think you could always choose a job with less talking than a cashier? What about a stocker? This is not to say that you should avoid speaking. However, there will certainly be times where you stutt...

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Employment & CareerFrustration & AngerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2025
11 points

No complaints. Nobody makes fun of people at work It's a professional work environment they can't discriminate and people will get disciplined or fired if they mock others. However, I know it do...

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Employment & CareerStigma & BullyingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
postr/StutterJan 21, 2025
12 points

Does your stutter affect your work job?

Does your stutter affect your work job? I'm a 17 years old wanting to do a part time job like a cashier or in a retail store that can earn me some good bucks to get ahead in life. Here's the thing, ...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying