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commentr/StutterAug 12, 2022
11 points

I’m a firefighter for a major US city making over 100k by the time you hit 5 years on. There are many very well paying labor focused careers where you can just let your hands do the talking...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2022
1 points

I'm in Canada. Do you mind elaborating on what specific role/title you have at the moment and what experience is needed for the job? I've applied for a supply chain role in the past and gotten an inte...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2022
2 points

>There are many job clusters above project management that will propel your career. Do you mind elaborating on this? I also don't go into interviews nervous or anxious either, but I still block ...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2022
2 points

Where are living? I’m assuming northern Europe. I work in the US and have a technical role in an international company. I’d recommend pivoting to Purchasing or supply chain roles. It’s similar in term...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterAug 12, 2022
18 points

Any stutters here make 100k+ a year that can guide/offer some career advice?

Any stutters here make 100k+ a year that can guide/offer some career advice? I don't want my stutter to hold me back career wise and I think that is the biggest issue I have been dealing with. The wes...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2022
1 points

I work in a call centre and it's alright. No one mentions my stutter, no one seems to care but I still worry about my stutter, but that's only because I'm taking emergency calls. Regardless, you shou...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2022
3 points

It’s a tricky one. I’m sure you’d be able to find your groove if you stick to it. You’ll work out a routined conversation and you’ll end up saying stuff without thinking about it like ‘do you need a r...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2022
4 points

I recently quit my customer service job. it was - in my opinion - pure torture. I’ve been working these jobs since I was 16( now 24) and my stutter hasn’t improved whatsoever. If anything, my disdain ...

School & WorkMeds & Substances
Employment & CareerHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2022
1 points

It's tough! Some take it better than others. I recently had to quit my dream job because it required a lot of speaking. It sucks but that's life I guess....

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerQuality of Life
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2022
2 points

Yeah, I've never been in a work setting where it mattered. But, interviews are different. They're hyper-judgey and hyper-critical. Which I think is why a lot of people have issues with interviews...no...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2022
8 points

I can relate to this in multiple ways. From my adolescent years to now. I've had jobs where it was blatantly told to me that certain people didn't want to talk to me because of my speech affliction. T...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerStigma & BullyingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2022
4 points

I'm 24 now, and I've noticed my stutter improved the most when I worked a fast food job. I avoided jobs that required speaking every since I started working at 15. At the age of 23, I got a part-time ...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Employment & CareerAcceptance & PrideSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2022
1 points

I found it by googling effect of stuttering on income. There’s apparently a US one but I haven’t read it yet...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2022
1 points

A rude boss is not a joke. One can ruin your entire life. I read about [handling a rude boss](https://infinitozone.com/how-to-deal-with-a-rude-boss/). This might help someone here....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2022
1 points

It just depends. I tried to join the army, and they accept the most waivers, but I was still denied. AF recruiters wouldn't even give me a chance....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2022
2 points

Not when you’re applying for a job, at work, or anything that has to do with money for your current & future well being. Strangers…who cares...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2022
1 points

I told the company I work for I’ve a stutter on the phone and they didn’t mind then when I started no one was told about it 😩 awful defo interview in person I guess but the workplace really doesn’t c...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2022
5 points

It’s hard to overcome but know that people will support you. I’m 38 years old and have stuttered my entire life. I’ve also put myself in seriously stressful situations (running for city government, pr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2022
5 points

Totally understand you and I share your frustrations and feelings of being misunderstood in every way possible. Very well written post as well, you express yourself so well. The real shame is the lac...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Frustration & AngerEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 7, 2022
2 points

IIRC, a study in the UK showed that stutterers earned about 11% less than non stutterers, when controlling for other factors. This is around the penalty for being under 5’6” tall...

School & Work
Employment & Career