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postr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
17 points

Turned down the offer to be an instructor at work

Turned down the offer to be an instructor at work Today my boss asked if I would like to be an instructor at work. I turned down the offer and said that I still was inexperienced but in fact, it was m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
13 points

Anyone have their interview season soon?

Anyone have their interview season soon? Hey everyone, I will be having my interview season within a month and my current fluency is so bad. I'm looking for people to practice with at least 4 times ...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
31 points

I AM A GREAT SPEAKER

I AM A GREAT SPEAKER The mind is very powerful and your thoughts become things…with that said PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stop saying discouraging things about your stutter or anything negative pertaining to...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
6 points

Good stories about interviewing? share below:)

Good stories about interviewing? share below:) Hi everyone! **Does anybody have any good experiences with interviewing and stuttering that they would like to share below?** I have a medical school ...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
10 points

How did you control your stutter?

How did you control your stutter? For people who are able to control their stutter, even to a certain extent, what train of thought/method helped you get there? I realize each stutter is different but...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
1 points

Nope. I did well in the Army with a severe stutter. They will even send you to speech therapy if you choose. Therapy helps a ton of people, but didn't help me at all. Just adapt and overcome...

School & WorkTherapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerTherapy ExperiencesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
1 points

I manage a gift shop so I deal with people every day. And yes I’ve stuttered my whole life. It’s really hard and I hope you find something that helps you!...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
16 points

Aye. I am 37 and I can't give two shits what people think anymore. I do encounter snide remarks or a suppressed laugh here and there, but I just look past that and talk. If they can't be bothered to l...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideStigma & BullyingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
1 points

For me personally the best solution was getting a job where I don't have to perform in front of others. I know it's not the "best solution" but if you're dealing with social anxiety it's nice to at le...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
25 points

Yep. I’m 35. I don’t care anymore. Furniture store worker recently chuckled when I blocked, and I just up and left the store. He lost a sale, I didn’t lose a wink of sleep over it....

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
1 points

My stuttering was also blocks and hard to say my name, even when cell phones came out, I hated that. Had jobs in journalism. Love writing. Sold radio ads, only job I could find. Stay strong. You can d...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & NamesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
3 points

I see a man of resolve and brevity in you. Don’t be disheartened. With this new age of technology, you can be anyone you want. Most jobs don’t need speaking roles anyway. Most centimilion dollar tech,...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationEmployment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2024
6 points

I’m 67 yo. I remember taking a speech class in high school. I gave a speech on mixing drinks and acted like there was really vodka in the bottle and that I was getting drunk. The teacher came over to ...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Personal StoriesIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2024
14 points

Just one bad day dsnt define ur life. The bright side is despite of knowing ur limitations you had the courage to face the audience and complete the presentation. Dont let stutter define ur persona. E...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2024
1 points

Hey man! Well done for getting to med school interviews. If you can pass organic chemistry you are an accomplished person. “If you can’t hide it, feature it.” You can weave in your stuttering expe...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2024
1 points

OP, I’ve had plenty of job interviews where my stuttering has been noticeable, but still managed to land myself a few roles and have a career. You CAN and you WILL do so, too. Just keep your head up a...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2024
5 points

Hey .. I'm a 4th year medical student and i remember how i was terrified when i was waiting for the interview in my first year .. weirdly i didn't stutter and the professor who interviewed me ( after ...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDating & Romance
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2024
1 points

I had two interviews last year. One in English and one in Norwegian. The first was on Teams and the other in person. I nailed the one in person and absolutely bombed the one on Teams (my ears were rin...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2024
2 points

Keep on trying I’ve failed a lot of interviews some due to stutter finally got a good job. It gets easier after some interviews. Prepare for the interview’s content perfectly you’ll have more confiden...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
postr/StutterFeb 13, 2024
8 points

medical school interview

medical school interview hi everyone! I was wondering if any of you have experience with doing an interview for medical school and stuttering? I have had a stutter ever since I could talk and it is ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more