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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2023
1 points

Unfortunately it isn't as it happened to me this was early 2000 though. I was told flat out by recruiters for the Army and RAF that my stutter would be a hindrance and they wouldn't accept me. Didn't ...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2023
2 points

That bs.. I was in the navy for eight years and I stutter. My stutter kicked up really bad during boot camp. Joining the service with a speech impediment is not for the faint of heart my friend. But ...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2023
1 points

I wanna participate in one, but currently in Mexico. Hopefully go to one at some point(am from bay area California in-between San Francis and Sacramento)...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2023
1 points

Documentation of diagnosis would definitely help, but in a right to work state it only goes so far. Meaning, don’t stop at the diagnosis documentation - start documenting when this occurs, what occurr...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 20, 2023
1 points

It shouldn't but It does. Several Community Management roles have slipped through my fingers due to my stutter. I wanted to join the Armed Forces out of college. They said my stutter would prevent me...

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postr/StutterJun 20, 2023
18 points

Just a few interview tips

Just a few interview tips I just had an interview today and it went well so I thought I would share some tips. A little background: I have 6 years of experience and have done quite well for myself car...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 20, 2023
2 points

No, just came and stuttered, but may be it's a good idea to bring a certificate....

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
2 points

This is so true. I’m a Customer Success Associate. I make lots of calls and answer calls. I could manage for the past 7-8 months. Recently I’m finding it difficult to even introduce myself when I call...

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Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
3 points

Hey stutter here!,I know how it feels to look for a job ! that feeling that you never gonna get one. but I think most of the potential employers don't care too much about our stuttering, if you find y...

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Sadness & HopelessnessHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
1 points

I've never had an employer not offer a job because of a stutter. I used to do software development, now deep learning work, and no one has cared Unless someone's potential job is specifically with so...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
1 points

Yes and no. I have hired several people and everyone has their own hang ups. For example, a lot of people have crippling anxiety in interviews. Employers look for a reason to hire. Owning it and sayin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
2 points

I don’t really understand why someone would lose their job because of stuttering. If your doing you job to a good standard you will be fine. If you have a bad employer that makes you feel unwelcome th...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
3 points

I just landed a job at a law firm as an office assistant after 5 months of hunting and several interviews. Just keep at it and you'll get a job in a field you want!...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
2 points

I'm a self employed remodeling contractor. My job requires communication, if I can't talk to my clients, I don't get jobs. I thought my stutter was severe but alot of my clients say they didn't even n...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
9 points

That's awesome. Yeah, I just discovered this is true also. I just got a job even though I stuttered horribly through the interview. It was painful for both of us and I was embarrassed. I ended up writ...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
3 points

You are right, it will not prevent you getting a job, but surely it will make it harder to find one...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
8 points

I've been nervous about trying to get into UX design because it requires a lot of communication, this post inspires me haha...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
2 points

You can dm me but it's based on how severe we are talking. Every branch goes through the same initial medical process called MEPS. From what I know from other people they may give you a reading test. ...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
0 points

It will, however, make it a 100x worse and leave you on the mercy of employer's pity to be hired....

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postr/StutterJun 19, 2023
118 points

Your stutter WILL NOT prevent you from getting a job

Your stutter WILL NOT prevent you from getting a job I’ve made a few posts in this sub Reddit about whether a stutter will hold me back from getting a job and everyone has unanimously said no, that th...

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