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commentr/StutterMay 10, 2022
2 points

I was! I was almost every part of it: Frontline agent, lead, QA, supervisor, manager, etc. I left recently and did social media for a retail brand for the holiday season, and now I'm a job coach for t...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2022
3 points

When I was younger, it affected me a lot. I was always depressed, angsty, angry, and quiet. I have a feeling I would have leaned a little ways that way without stuttering, but with it it was worsened....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
postr/StutterMay 10, 2022
7 points

A quick question

A quick question What jobs require least interaction with people? I'm a student right now and I'll graduate in 2 years. I don't think I can build relationships with people. I'm incapable of that. Ev...

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Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2022
1 points

I am intending to get one and due to the 'backgroundism' in China if you get the Phd you will be literally 'on the top of society hierarchy' in the field of education namely ‘人上人’ here. And yeah I wil...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2022
2 points

Wow, that sounds like some plan you’ve got there. I don’t quite understand; do you already have a phd or are you intending to get one? And why not go straight into UI instead of the long way around?...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2022
1 points

Yeah I am one and I am resolved to achieve a Phd in the field of Computer Science in the U.S by studying abroad cuz my GPAs are excellent, as well as good English. Btw I don't wanna do coding as my j...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2022
5 points

Just started a new job and I have a TOUGH time saying the company name. Haven’t really ran into a word I absolutely can’t get around without stuttering for a long time, but this new job has definitely...

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commentr/StutterMay 8, 2022
1 points

Get a job in retail. You'll be tested every day frequently with customer who need help in various ways, and eventually you won't even feel stressed talking to people. Although, this is my personap o...

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commentr/StutterMay 8, 2022
2 points

I’m 27 as well, and am a current supervisor in my department. For my small department, supervisors answer only to our director, other directors within the company over other departments, and the state...

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commentr/StutterMay 7, 2022
1 points

Highly recommend choosing a career where an advanced academic credential or such is basically all you need (medical doctor, for example). As opposed to being macho and talking a lot in meetings (a lot...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2022
1 points

Database engineer. Zoom meetings make my stutter worse, but the quality of life of WFH makes it better. Trying to start my own company....

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postr/StutterMay 7, 2022
6 points

High achieving white collar technical worker with stutter, feels like management or leadership is out of reach

High achieving white collar technical worker with stutter, feels like management or leadership is out of reach 27 year old. Six figure salary, two engineering degrees, PE licensure, and MBA. Working a...

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commentr/StutterMay 7, 2022
1 points

The problem is I don’t know exactly what triggers my speech block, its 70% my stress level but even so sometimes I speak fluently with stress and how exactly can I practice alone? Regarding the job,...

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commentr/StutterMay 6, 2022
17 points

I've stuttered as long as I can remember. I've been in the army, worked as a correctional officer (wasn't for me but not because the stutter). Currently working at a major casino as a surveillance sup...

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Identity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & CareerQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2022
7 points

Not a PhD but I’m working on my second Masters degree, Physician Assistant Practice, and it’s definitely been a challenge. We do a lot of talking and have to build rapport quickly with both patients a...

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postr/StutterMay 6, 2022
13 points

PhDs who stutter

PhDs who stutter Hello fellow stutterers! I just wanted to reach out to hear if any of you who stutter are also pursuing a phd? I’m currently in my second year and am having a bit of a hard time wit...

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Overthinking & MonitoringPersonal StoriesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2022
2 points

Thanks man! I definitely plan to move to PE after a year or two because I really like the long-term commitment and responsibility PE funds have....

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2022
2 points

Congrats bro. I started as a sell side analyst for a brokerage but then moved to a buy side fund mainly because I didn’t want to talk to clients anymore. I still have to speak in the IC and with sell ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2022
2 points

No, I have not told them about my stutter. I have only recently discovered the great Stutter With Confidence podcast and I am still quite scared of disclosing my stuttering. To be honest I have no ide...

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commentr/StutterMay 5, 2022
2 points

Congrats! I just have a couple questions. Did you tell the interviewers or the bank that you stutter and are you working in front of office or back of office? I've always wanted to get into banking bu...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career