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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
3 points

I feel you on this. I've gotten paid dramatically less then those who had far less experience then me. Even tho I had to fix there fuck ups, they were getting paid more then me cause more social. I ha...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Employment & CareerShame & EmbarrassmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
28 points

I'm 33. I'm married with kids. I make six figures. And, yeah, I stutter and it can be pretty embarrassing at times. But that's my life and I'm gonna keep living it....

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
1 points

My experience is different and I'm a severe stutterer. Have only been unemployed for a year in my 20 year career so far. Most PWS I know, and I know hundreds through McGuire programme also have jobs. ...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
2 points

Personal experience. It's plainly obvious how much the interviewer lose interest the moment I start talking, assuming you're lucky enough to get an interview to begin with....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2023
1 points

Unfortunately not. I've spoken with 3 managers about my concerns. One said to focus on what I can control and ignore the rest, which was fine. The 2nd and 3rd one told me about well being time which i...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2023
14 points

My CV spoke for me I guess. My education and research experience got universities and labs asking for me. Then I just interviewed. I stuttered, gave them a heads up, "btw, I have this stutter, had it...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJun 7, 2023
29 points

How do you get a job?

How do you get a job? 24F. I run a business but lately I find myself wanting to apply for a job in a company. I just want to gain an experience and be around with new people. I had degree and eligibil...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerPreparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
1 points

I always tell employers I stutter. I usually have a difficult time on the phones. Because they think I'm unsure or hesitating. I prefer speaking in person. And the zoom calls have Been especially rou...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
2 points

The only job interview I had where I told them beforehand was when my stammer was quite severe. It qualified as a disability which got me a guaranteed interview. I already worked there and would have ...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
2 points

My current employer don’t even know I have stutter. I plan to tell them but I’m afraid to open up with them. I’m kinda uncomfortable when they are waiting for me to speak since I paused for like 5 se...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2023
4 points

Things will be better when I leave but goddam, my final week is going to be awful. I might ask if they can do anything, use the rest of my annual leave or let me go earlier than usual but I don't wan...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2023
3 points

You know, the funny thing is I'll be interviewing a stutter today and I'm a stutter myself, I wonder how it'll go. I guess good luck on the both of us!...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2023
3 points

I'm in the same boat, bro. You feel you're exceptional, but I wish this stuttering wouldn't be there. It's a fucking obstacle to wvery great thing in life. People do tell us to look beyond that, but t...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2023
2 points

So true. You are much more than a stutterer. Your expertise will set you apart and your stutter will matter less to yourself and others....

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Identity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2023
1 points

Yes, whatever you do, become an expert in something, anything, even a hobby. It will help you professionally as well as raise your confidence. It will also set you apart as knowledgeable in the eyes o...

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Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2023
2 points

I, and many other stutterers, capitalize on that issue by becoming exceptionally knowledgeable in a specific field. Become an expert in something academic or even a hobby. You won't feel stupid and ot...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2023
2 points

Mine were the same. They never understood or got me speech therapy. It took until the age of 70 for me to become fluent. I had an abusive childhood and by dealing with it in psychotherapy, I became fu...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Trauma & PsychologicalAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2023
1 points

Great job seriously, I am in between college right now and am looking for a decent long term job and I am dreading the interview so much...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2023
2 points

My dad has a stutter and I have one too - he never really talked to me about it much, but it never stopped him from doing anything. He talks to strangers, gives speeches, has a ton of employees and ju...

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Genetic & Family FactorsHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2023
3 points

Hey. We all know what it feels like to be at your lowest. My best advice to you is to find a path to acceptance. Once you real that no one really cares that you stutter and that YOU are your worst cri...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career