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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
10 points

I empathize completely. When it comes to hourly jobs, customer service/some form of consistent human interaction is a huge part of the most widely available jobs. I haven't had any luck with recruiter...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
2 points

There’s people that stutter way more than you and have gotten jobs...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
1 points

In my case...after the group discussion was over, I had stayed back to inform him that I had a stammering problem. But he didn't allow me to speak and went on to "professionally" ridicule me and asked...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
1 points

In my case...after the group discussion was over, I had stayed back to inform him that I had a stammering problem. But he didn't allow me to speak and went on to "professionally" ridicule me and asked...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
5 points

How does one know you did not get the job because of your stutter?...

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postr/StutterAug 21, 2022
30 points

I Think My Stutter Is Going To Unalive Me

I Think My Stutter Is Going To Unalive Me I've been trying to get any measly a\*\* job for months now and people simply want nothing to do with me. I'm talking about minimum wage jobs. I think its be...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
2 points

My first job when I was 14 when my stutter was way worse was as a phone operator at Domino's. Employers looking to hire teenagers often aren't too picky so don't let your stutter stop you from applyin...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
1 points

There’s a massive amount of anecdotal evidence and formal evidence to suggest this is true. Where have you done your research? As I’ve been saying, stuttering occurs bc a variety of factors. I diffe...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
1 points

Sorry to hear. Have you tried disclosing? Stuttering shouldn't prevent you from getting a job you are qualified for...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
1 points

I’m 22 and I’ve worked a few jobs but ive got two places fighting eachother wanting to keep me. I’m not saying I’m the greatest employee of all time but people care about how hard you work more than ...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
2 points

Years back I wanted to do architecture. Mainly because I thought I'd be "drawing" alot. And to my surprise. Architecture requires ALOT of talking. With clients, designers etc. And it's stressful other...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
1 points

For my first job I was a produce clerk at a grocery store. I highly recommend it, not much dealing with customers and I enjoyed the job....

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
3 points

I was worried about the same thing. My job interview went okay but I definitely remember stuttering through a part of it. I got the job as a host. I was so terrified because I’d have to talk to people...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
8 points

Just do it I know it's scary, but there's no other way than to conquer your fear You can do it, my friend The right employer will look past your stutter...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
1 points

First of all, congrats on the promotion I'm not a lead developer, so I can't comment on leading people But I reckon the same thing applies Keep talking, and don't be too hard on yourself Let y...

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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2022
2 points

Hi there. I'm a Solution Architect, and I'm in meetings most of the day, every day. I need to speak in meetings when called upon. Yes, I do block / stutter from time to time. I don't think anyo...

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postr/StutterAug 20, 2022
15 points

worried about finding work

worried about finding work i’m still pretty young, and i’ve been thinking about getting my first job soon. the only problem is that i stutter quite a bit, and a lot more when i’m put under any kind of...

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commentr/StutterAug 20, 2022
2 points

Im software developer and I'm changing jobs for the first time after spending 3 years with my first company. Here I didn't have to attend meetings if I didnt want to, expetially if they are in English...

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commentr/StutterAug 20, 2022
1 points

Regarding “the ignorant people” - Most of my family works in mental health and special education. I’ve often hung out socially with seasoned SLPs who had no idea I was struggling w a debilitating st...

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commentr/StutterAug 20, 2022
1 points

I can relate to it, faced similar in group discussions, though I used to inform prior that I have a stutter so be patient with me, but not everyone complies to it, nor the interviewer considered it. I...

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