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postr/StutterJun 18, 2024
55 points

How can I accommodate my new hire

How can I accommodate my new hire Hi. I recently hired someone with a stammer/stutter to my team. I want to make their workplace as accommodating as possible. They gave a great interview, and they ar...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
6 points

I had an interview that went fairly poorly a couple weeks ago. They said that line about having other interviews, and I got offered the job a week later. Don’t read too much into things....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
2 points

I don't know if this makes you feel better or worse, but you probably didn't get the job for some other, non-stuttering-related reason....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
4 points

wtf? Even if you feel like the interview went badly, why withdraw? If they decide not to hire you the outcome is the same either way, except by withdrawing you're drawing unnecessary attention to your...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
1 points

At my job we tell 95% of applicants this. We keep feedback neutral until the hiring team has had the chance to meet and discuss the applicant. It would be terrible to give someone false hope only to s...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
1 points

The only surefire way to not get a job is to withdraw. Never withdraw, never give up. Stuttering and sweating happens, next time prepare more and DO BETTER....

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
11 points

They most likely do have other interviews, the job market is insane right now. Everybody’s applying everywhere. I think it’s a good sign that they felt the need to ask about where else you were inte...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
43 points

Jesus man whats up with the sub. You guys are making us look like total wimps. No you should not withdraw, why would you do that? I've bombed interviews and still got the job, let them decide to hire ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJun 18, 2024
9 points

I stuttered and sweat during my interview and they told me they had more interviews. Should I withdraw my application now?

I stuttered and sweat during my interview and they told me they had more interviews. Should I withdraw my application now? Like I said, I stuttered on a few questions and sweat in that tiny, cramped ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
0 points

Lol I also have a life and a career which is call civil engineering. I am 6’6” so my hobbies is basketball and also have a loved ones. My suttering free life will be 100% more entertaining than ur fro...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
2 points

Dm me if you’d like to practice. I’m a professional at getting rejected, and after applying for thousands of jobs and interviewing close to hundred jobs, I’ve learnt a few things, and I can share thos...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Advice RequestsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
2 points

Btw what u mean school? I am 23 years old and I am already graduated and have a Career in Civil engineering. I know what ur point is it is to never stop talking. I have to demand labors or talk with c...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
5 points

Well I haven't been told this directly, but I'm sure I lost a few internships due to my stutter. Everyone wants future leaders working in their company, not people who struggle with basic communicatio...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
1 points

I have not told interviewers actually will from now and yeah honestly that’s what I think. Like I’m not applying for an air traffic controller now you know. It’s crazy...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
1 points

As long as you're able to communicate ideas and tasks to people, without much difficulty, I think it shouldn't be a problem right? Have you told interviewers that? I'd imagine the stutter being a pro...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
7 points

It sounds like the stutter may not have been the deciding factor since you told them ahead of time, which is good. Sucks though you didn't get the position. I'm sure we can all relate here. Just keep ...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
1 points

Yeah had blocks and made a face or two trying to get a word out. Not good and I appreciate u sharing man. Hope u get one soon man....

Speech & StutteringSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
8 points

I rlly need a job but my stutter has been on the severe side for the past year so i know how you feel. In my last interview i couldn’t go one sentence without a block...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
3 points

It’s a safety coordinator job and yeah it requires communication with contractors and engineers. I foolishly studied it in college bcz I wanted to “face my problems”...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
1 points

What kind of a job was it? Was communication a key part? Have you tried asking them if you can use a typing keyboard for the interview?...

School & Work
Employment & Career