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commentr/StutterApr 17, 2024
3 points

If this is really your dream job, Don't let it go without a fight. Call back and ask to speak to the person you interviewed with. Or send them an email. Explain that you have a stutter and that it's...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2024
3 points

All comes down to how you are able to manage it. I was born with a stutter and the early years through high school were horrific. A lot of stutter’s deal with ptsd from their childhood that impacts th...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Trauma & PsychologicalStigma & BullyingEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2024
7 points

I had an interview a few years ago. My anxiety was terrible at this stage, it was in front of a panel of 4 people. I opened the interview by telling them that I have a stutter and I might have issues ...

Social & RelationshipsCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2024
7 points

I know this feeling all too well. I landed such a great job two+ years ago (still working there now). I feel stunted by my inability to speak at times or use the words I would like (or even pretending...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerShame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2024
12 points

Hey I feel your pain - I've had awkward interviews in the past and have been described in the feedback as 'stilted' 'or felt like they had more to say ' but weirdly never actually acknowledged that I ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2024
4 points

It has made me a better writer, I think. My mind is constantly whirring as a thesaurus gaming out verbal substitutions to avoid blocking, and I'm always looking for the most concise way to get across ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2024
2 points

What advice are you after exactly my friend? You’re at UNI, that’s great! I never even considered uni, not because of speech impediment, im just not that way. Do you have any passions you can lose y...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Advice RequestsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
2 points

Thank you, definitely giving it a try, hopefully will give me a break from blocking 🤦‍♀️ I’m also practicing answers for every question imaginable, I hope this prep helps...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
3 points

Tried it once and worked. But my stutter is a coin toss where sometimes I'll stutter and sometimes I'll be fluent in situations like interviews, so I can't say for sure. However it does work for non...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesSchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationHelpful Med OutcomesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
1 points

I had a normal stutter, then over the past two years people have come and gone in my life, and i just started my career and my speech has turned into a very violent block. I went to therapy, which did...

Speech & StutteringTherapy & ProfessionalSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesSeeking TherapyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 15, 2024
5 points

I've accepted people are going to cut me off at work, as where I work time efficiency is really important. I try and not let it bother me, but sometimes it really gets me down feeling a little incomp...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
2 points

I know the feeling, was in the same place but finally found a company and got hired. Everyone in my company has no problem that I stutter sometimes. Keep it up and you'll get there!...

School & WorkCommunity & Support
Employment & CareerValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
2 points

We’ve all been there and I’m sorry they keep rejecting you. When I went into interviews before, there were a lot I didn’t get, but once I started saying “just so you know, I have a stutter. It’s not b...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterApr 14, 2024
11 points

Job postings

Job postings Do you guys notice just about every job posting, one of the qualifications are “ excellent communication skills” .. do I lie & click yes ? I mean I guess I usually do but as a stutterer ...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionAccess & Rights
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
2 points

DM me if you'd like to practice, or discuss strategies to get through interviews I've been unemployed for past 1 year and did 50-60 interviews. I got rejected mostly because the industry I'm working ...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
10 points

Yea, been rejected for my stutter so many times. Rejected as in people started to avoid me after learning about it am 24...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
2 points

Same. Starting to lose hope and feel like I might have to change my career aspirations for one that involves less speaking....

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
3 points

Sorry to hear this. One thing that was positive during COVID was a lot of jobs were hiring remotely. I found a sales job that was chat based only so I literally never had to talk to anyone. Made speak...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
1 points

I used to stutter too (heavily) but you gotta understand that if the job requires good oral skills, if you were the employer you wouldn’t hire too. It sucks, it hurts a lot but we can’t blame them....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
2 points

Apply finite jobs that you don’t want to gain confidence and familiarity with questions. Keep pushing and don’t give up!...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation