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commentr/StutterAug 5, 2020
3 points

I don't think there's any general rule for this sort of thing. You can mention it if it comes up during the interview - like, if you stutter during. Or you could not. Depends on how you feel about it...

Social & RelationshipsCauses & Variability
Disclosure & Telling OthersSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterAug 5, 2020
5 points

Do I disclose my stutter?

Do I disclose my stutter? I have a moderate to severe stutter and I aspire to have a career Investment management. I will be a sophomore this year and plan on going to career fairs and applying to as ...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2020
1 points

Be up front about it at the beginning of interview. It 1) will relax you (take a giant weight off) and 2) they'll know understand context of what they observe. I have similar fears. My worry is a...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment+1 more
postr/StutterAug 4, 2020
32 points

How to stop feeling shame for stuttering

How to stop feeling shame for stuttering Hi guys, I’m a 21 year old female and I have a mild/moderate stutter. I have done ever since I was a child, and my parents never got me help for it. They had m...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentDisclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2020
2 points

>They told me that no one would hire me because of my stutter and I would fail in the interviews, which is correct. No no no no no! If your parents told you this they are wrong. Period. My stutter...

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Identity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2020
5 points

My 2 cents: Your story and my story are the same. My daily routine consists of: (1) Mindful meditation- 10 mins (2) Read out loud - 10 mins (3) Practice diaphragmatic breathing - 10 mind As far as ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Mindfulness & BreathingGenetic & Family FactorsDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2020
3 points

Sorry to hear about all this. Sounds like a really difficult spiral to get out of, and not having that support from family sucks. But hey, at least you have strangers on the internet right? I'm not g...

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commentr/StutterAug 2, 2020
3 points

Yea just before it starts, I'd just let them no. But make sure you say it non nonchalantly. If you make it a big deal then they will assume it is. If it's not a big deal to you, that will show that it...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2020
9 points

I recommend doing it before it starts. It will be a huge relief off of your shoulder and you don't have to worry about hiding it. Once you get the pleasantries out of the way and they start with the ...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2020
5 points

I always disclose because it allows the pressure, anxiety and fear to dissipate. Then I hit them with all my KSAs (knowledge, skills and abilities). Good luck...

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commentr/StutterAug 2, 2020
5 points

Just apply for a few jobs you are interested in. Doesn't matter of you have to speak lots or not. Prepare yourself for the interview(s). Write questions down and make sure you know what to say to cer...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalDisclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2020
5 points

I'm majoring in computer science and marketing and definitely want to do something with CS/business- probably work at a couple startups and then start my own. Kind of scared because being in business ...

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Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2020
5 points

When I was applying to companies during my internship, I would just preface the interviews by saying that I had a speech impediment and that i hoped it wouldn't affect the outcome of the interview. I ...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2020
1 points

Ummm I think just introducing myself and stuttering? I'll probably advertise from the outset that I stutter, but still. I don't know. I'ma also new to the professional workforce, and don't want to be ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2020
1 points

\#1 just seems like ignorance, but that's very common. Also, some people are asking out of genuine interest, and that's not a bad thing. It's nice when someone wants to know more about it. \#2 is ver...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2020
2 points

Regarding your note at the end, Definitely let your teachers and classmates know you have a stutter. Because people with bad stutters usually try not to speak, no one knows what a bad stutter sounds ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Disclosure & Telling OthersStigma & BullyingStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 23, 2020
2 points

Bottom line, if you've been medically diagnosed with anxiety and chronic depression, your mom's gotta give you a break. There's a general rule for those with medical problems: **never use it as an ex...

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Frustration & AngerHelplessness & AgencyDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2020
1 points

Sounds like a toxic guy... my dm’s are ALWAYS open. Lol jk. But this reminds me of a similar experience I had with my EX gf (I’m single). lol sorry. Anyway... I decided one day to tell her about my st...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2020
2 points

You have to talk with him about it. If you don’t know what another person finds unacceptable to joke about, you will continue to do it. If he doesn’t stop doing it, you know he isn’t the right person...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2020
2 points

I mean it when I say that I believe honesty is the most important thing in any relationship - romantic or not. I think it's actually very necessary for you to tell him about the psychology of your stu...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others