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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
10 points

I went into the USAF and basic was horrible because of my stutter. I have adapted and I am 61 and doing well. Good Luck...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterJun 2, 2022
13 points

Stutter and jobs

Stutter and jobs I'm getting a summer job soon and it's gonna be my first real job so I'm very nervous about it. It’s a fear of mine to talk to new people because of my stutter, I just wanted to get t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
15 points

The less you stress about your stutter the easier it gets. Which I fully understand is easier said than done. I’m a c level employee who is on the phone most of the day, talking to clients, investors,...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
3 points

It’s a great initiative. Stutterers are often ridiculed in media and society has no basic knowledge that every day is like a whole new battle for us. It’s like fighting your own self every single day....

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Stigma & BullyingAvoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & Weight+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2022
4 points

I quickly browsed through your post history before responding. I also grew up in Chicago and attended public schools and also went to University of Illinois. I had therapy at all grade levels. I had M...

Therapy & ProfessionalSchool & Work
Therapy ExperiencesPositive Therapy TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2022
6 points

From the US, I really depends, I've had a lot of people at coffee shops, stores, and friends of friends laugh at my stutter. It's usually because they think I've forgotten what I have to say. Thoug...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social JudgmentListener Reactions+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2022
1 points

Hey…I am guessing that you’re from India or some other South asian country. Just to let you know I moved to Canada from Mumbai 8 years back and cleared all Ielts in one go and have a good job here too...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2022
3 points

Yes very much! I hate that feeling. I feel like I’m not moving forward and my stutter is preventing that. I’ve graduated college with a good degree but I can’t find a job because most of the jobs requ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2022
7 points

Yes. Im at job that i hate but the job not required to talk very much. And i know i have skills to better job. Im too scared to leave and educate more because my stutter....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2022
1 points

I struggled with this a lot. I’m a college student and part time jobs like restaurants and retail always scared me. I decided to take a job at a local gym where I’m forced to greet people and talk to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2022
2 points

any job. You should never let your stutter get in the way of your passion and dreams...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2022
3 points

Not saying it won’t be hard. But I’ve stuttered my whole life. Went in the military, had jobs as correctional officer, supervisor at a popular casino, went to college, stream a little on the side, and...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2022
4 points

A good software engineer is good at communicating. You need to know what to build. You need to be able to communicate to varying levels of technical competence what work will involve and how things ac...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2022
9 points

There is varying acceptance of our condition around the world? Where do you live currently? I live in Britain and I asked the same question as you when I was younger. I decided to become a self-emplo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2022
9 points

Yea it’s not easy. but a couple years ago I was scared to get a job but i ended up working at dominos, and had to answer phones and talk to customers all day. After working there for awhile I can say ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2022
2 points

Something to do with writing? Maybe software engineering? Anything that doesn't require communication but high skill to perform should be good enough. But let's face it, no matter which field you go ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2022
12 points

any. don’t let your stutter keep you from getting a certain job...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2022
1 points

I’m sure we’ve all had bad interviews, however the important part is to keep trying and pushing. You got this, even if you don’t get it, don’t give up....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2022
1 points

Something similar happened to me. Got bummed after the interview and expected nothing out of it. Turns out they liked me and offered a position. Don't be too harsh on yourself and good luck!...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Validation & EmpathyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2022
7 points

You got this dude. I had the same thing happen. I interviewed for a role as a network engineer and stuttered SO. FUCKING. BAD. Like I blocked on every other word on the phone. I’ve never stuttered so ...

Speech & StutteringSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesEmployment & Career