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commentr/StutterJul 29, 2023
2 points

I came across your post because my son is a senior in high school and I wanted to see what careers the stutter group recommended for people who stutter to help give him ideas of paths for his future. ...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerSeverity & FluctuationHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2023
12 points

Maybe I can shed a unique perspective here. I’ve stuttered my entire life and am transgender, so I’ve kinda gotten both sides of the spectrum at least in terms of how people treat and see me. As a g...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2023
2 points

Mine is different, like with my friends during normal conversation I talk mostly fluent. But suppose to the same friend next day I meet him walking around in office, I will stutter asking any question...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
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commentr/StutterJul 27, 2023
2 points

I was diagnosed with BPD in 2019 I believe while I was working for a poultry production company. I've had the speech impediment my entire life as well as depression and anxiety. I'm skeptical of the...

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commentr/StutterJul 26, 2023
5 points

I wouldn't have thought like this if my stutter didn't take effect at 15-16. I dropped out of school cause of it. Recently (about 2 months ago) learnt my stutter is neurological and will have for the ...

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commentr/StutterJul 26, 2023
2 points

Remember, interviewing is stressful for everyone! Even people who are fluent bomb their interviews and don't get call backs. Practice makes perfect, you'll land something eventually! Good luck!...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2023
3 points

Business owner and private pilot, I too have a stutter. Keep focused, good luck, you’ll do it....

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2023
7 points

Please please please disclose your stutter to your interviewer!!! I know it’s not quite so simple, but telling them you stutter (maybe even followed by a very brief fake stutter) breaks the ice and ...

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commentr/StutterJul 26, 2023
13 points

I also stutter and I was able to pass job interviews by doing he following; Before the interview, I would give the panel a disclaimer… just to let them know that you are not nervous and although you h...

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postr/StutterJul 25, 2023
71 points

Failed last six interviews in 7 weeks. Wish me luck and cheer me up for my interview on Friday. Love you all

Failed last six interviews in 7 weeks. Wish me luck and cheer me up for my interview on Friday. Love you all I have a job but had a miserable outing with my last six interviews. I have a decent job so...

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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
1 points

I work at a university print service shop. I'm mostly left alone but I do have to answer questions and interact with students and professors enough to where I have to get some talking in....

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
2 points

Yeah sometimes its not worth it. Ive gotten sick from stress before. Doesnt help your stuttering either. But I guess you dont know if you can handle it until you try. Good luck...

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Stress & Fight/FlightEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
1 points

People are fallible. If one makes a mistake, one should do one's best to rectify it and resolve any harm that might have been caused....

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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
2 points

I'm in the same boat, my friend. I interviewed for two jobs with a solar company that would pay close to 6 figures but I don't have the manufacturing experience. The pay would be great but it's a 24 h...

School & WorkCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
3 points

Thanks guys. This feels less like a short coming and more like a test to find a good work environment that won't belittle me....

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Employment & CareerStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
2 points

If you have their email then I suggest confronting them over email. Obviously keep it professional and ideally documented. The union Im in encourages working out the problem with the other person befo...

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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
3 points

This is good insight. Sometimes we dodge a bullet when it comes to job interviews not going as well as expected....

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
2 points

So many responses to choose from. 1) report it. Document it all. 2) talk to you boss. 3) be upfront about it and direct. Stand your ground. 4) don’t be like me in the 5th grade and conquer the...

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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
2 points

Update: My selection meetings have been going very well. After struggling and quitting yesterdays meeting, today I requested accomodations for my stutter and all the wards I have been shortlisted for ...

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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
3 points

If they can't accept it in the interview, they won't accept it in the actual position. It can seem impossibly difficult, I know, but it's worth finding a work environment that won't treat you/make you...

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Employment & CareerStigma & Bullying