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postr/StutterAug 20, 2021
72 points

Just got my first job in my career!

Just got my first job in my career! 27, mild to moderate stutter, been stuttering since I can remember. After a long week of 3 phone interviews, 2 Zoom panel interviews (of 3-4 people), and an in-pers...

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commentr/StutterAug 20, 2021
1 points

Ah. That's alright, if you were meant to get the job you would've. So you believe it's mainly your confidence issues that are holding you back ?...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2021
1 points

Well I did stutter and I told him about he admired it but still no call back I just wish they let me work 😞...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2021
1 points

I'm currently 22 years old I started stuttering in 6th grade and from that point on. I dealt with extreme anxiety, nervousness. Uncertainty and sadness. I couldn't speak my mind, answer questions, pr...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2021
3 points

My first field problem with my old unit I was stuck doing radio guard with an NCO who also stuttered. Was an interesting time to say the least....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2021
3 points

It has its upsides & downsides like any other job. I worked with some instructors that were super passionate about it & would have done it forever if they could. I personally didn't enjoy it t...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2021
1 points

Hmm this is a good question. I think I’m qualified for it but my confidence issues are making me say no? Regarding the job I applied for though, I did end up getting it...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2021
2 points

Hey, I know exactly what you feel like. 24m, it’s so awful living with this. I would say mine is moderate to severe. Some days are better than others. It’s been the root of all my anxiety and depressi...

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Sadness & HopelessnessAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2021
1 points

I guess I’m scared on what they’re gonna think and I don’t want my stutter to ruin job opportunities...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
3 points

Depends. If you mean career wise, then no, despite having a stutter I can still get decent jobs. I am disabled from a sexual standpoint as my stutter prevents any sort of flirting....

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Employment & CareerDating & Romance
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
2 points

Great to hear! It takes time, but have faith that you'll get there. You will start doing things you never imagined. I even got paid for a public speaking event haha. Another big moment for me was...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationEmployment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
3 points

I wasn't bullied to bad about my stutter in school. I did have some bullying in school but not really about the stutter. The main problems were my parents doing the same shit as everyone else's. The u...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingSadness & HopelessnessSchool & Academic Life+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
10 points

Just thought I'd share I think it depends on several factors, some of them that just came into my mind: \-Severity (I think it would be somewhat obvious if a person who stutters severely reports mor...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2021
6 points

Disclose your stutter to the interviewer beforehand so they don't jump to their own assumptions. They may admire your courage and bravery for doing so. It's the kindest thing you can do for yourself t...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2021
1 points

If you have programming skills, you may be able to find some remote freelance programming jobs (some constructive Googling may help)...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterAug 17, 2021
41 points

I apply for a job and finally got a job interview!!!

I apply for a job and finally got a job interview!!! Alright guys I need your tips on how to do good on this job interview for tomorrow at Aeropostale. 😆...

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Advice RequestsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2021
1 points

I appreciate your response very much. Can you maybe give some more details on data entry stuff? I don't plan on doing this long term at all. I just need like a stepping stone to get me out of this rea...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2021
3 points

My go to has always been data entry and record clerk jobs. I've found that both of those positions require minimal speaking. However, try not to box yourself in because of your stutter. If there is so...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
postr/StutterAug 16, 2021
10 points

I'm a stutter trying to recover from a major setback

I'm a stutter trying to recover from a major setback Hello everyone, I don't know why I never thought about checking reddit for a stutter support group before. I remember years ago I tried to join a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & Agency+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2021
5 points

I don’t know. I would think that your stutter would have to be socially and psychologically troubling enough to where you can’t work....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career