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commentr/StutterJun 27, 2023
2 points

8 months ago I was asked to officiate my friends wedding ceremony. I stammer/stutter and knew there would be 150 people listening to me that day. I agreed to do it and for 8 months straight I was in ...

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commentr/StutterJun 27, 2023
1 points

U got this bro, go nail it! Just calm down picture urself doing it and rehearse as many times as you can...

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commentr/StutterJun 27, 2023
5 points

I wish you luck! Maybe practising the presentation might help? (for me it did not, lmao) In any case, be sure to tell that you stutter....

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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2023
4 points

You can ask him to practice with you (e.g., on the phone, social situations, and ordering food). When he has a stutter, make sure to help him understand that his bad experience never as bad as he thin...

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commentr/StutterJun 25, 2023
3 points

So reading a book out loud and praticing tongue twister for 2 hours ? I was planning to do that let see if it works...

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commentr/StutterJun 23, 2023
2 points

Ask for feedback if you don’t get the job. You will often get constructive feedback to work on. I have hired a few junior developers and it has always taken me 6 or 7 interviews to find someone I feel...

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commentr/StutterJun 23, 2023
2 points

I graduated with a CS degree in December 2020 and didn't get hired until the following July. I went through quite a few interviews. At first, I didn't disclose my stutter during the interviews and ju...

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commentr/StutterJun 23, 2023
8 points

It always helped me to bring code samples, architecture diagrams, etc to job interviews. Anything that I can show them to demonstrate my skill, ideally that doesn’t hang on the quality of my speech. P...

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postr/StutterJun 23, 2023
21 points

Computer Science Graduated - December 2022, Still Unemployed

Computer Science Graduated - December 2022, Still Unemployed Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well. Ever since I was a kid, I've had a problem with stuttering. The interesting thing is, when ...

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commentr/StutterJun 21, 2023
4 points

My old speech therapist always used the analogy of treating our “muscles for talking” like actual muscles. If you don’t train them, they’re going to be weak. You always warm up and stretch before a wo...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2023
2 points

Yes! Numbers are so hard for no reason. I work the cash register sometimes at my job and I frequently practice saying various totals I might need to tell the customer. "6.42, 4.58, 12.71, 27.18" warmi...

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postr/StutterJun 20, 2023
18 points

Just a few interview tips

Just a few interview tips I just had an interview today and it went well so I thought I would share some tips. A little background: I have 6 years of experience and have done quite well for myself car...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
7 points

Practice the presentation. Practice the presentation. Practice the presentation. Get access to the room where you will be presenting and... practice the presentation. Get used to the space ...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2023
2 points

I would recommend that you practice speaking on random topics a few times in the mirror and see how it goes...

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postr/StutterJun 16, 2023
4 points

Interview coming soon ! Need to not stutter, need advice

Interview coming soon ! Need to not stutter, need advice Nearly in all my interviews I stutter and the words are in my mind like I know what to say but it dosent come out of my mouth and I’m just stut...

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postr/StutterJun 15, 2023
3 points

Help me out.

Help me out. I am 20 years old, i have been stammering since i was 3-4 years old. I stammer very badly now. Every day for me is like fighting a battle without a weapon. I am going to get admission in ...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
11 points

Don’t ever withdraw you never know what will happen. I stuttered my way through all my interviews and still got the job. I like to say something along the lines of “I just wanted to let you know I hav...

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
2 points

I went on a course called the McGuire Programme. it gives you the tools to overcome the blocks and helps with overall self acceptance and confidence about social interactions. it's well worth the mo...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
1 points

Your story is very interesting to me. I too, wanted to be the child my parents wanted me to be. Hyperactive and wanting to please, made me a nervous wreck. That's where the stuttering started. 8 weeks...

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postr/StutterJun 7, 2023
29 points

How do you get a job?

How do you get a job? 24F. I run a business but lately I find myself wanting to apply for a job in a company. I just want to gain an experience and be around with new people. I had degree and eligibil...

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