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commentr/StutterAug 8, 2021
3 points

I can relate, had a boss what refused a 20% raise due to being a stutter, said it in my face, left that place after 4 months and went to England. I think all of us just want to fit in... easier said t...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2021
1 points

What people think about you plays a great deal in how successful you are in life. Every job I’ve had people have treated me like I am stupid because of my stuttering. Sure you can simply not care what...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 7, 2021
1 points

Try to prepare for your interview more then thinking about your stutter. There's a high chance other person wouldn't notice it or if he/she does notices it then maybe they would just give you priority...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 7, 2021
2 points

Money. Sounds shallow. But most humans are pretty "disposable minded." For intance, if something doesnt look right or sound right it doesnt usually get picked, bought or utilized, etc. Thats how m...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterAug 7, 2021
2 points

in general i found it okay. the amount of independence and work load was definitely something to get used to. as far as people go, i took it as a new opportunity to start fresh after secondary school....

School & Work
School & Academic LifeEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2021
7 points

Don't sweat your stutter for this interview. The only way your stutter is going to hurt your interview, is if you let your stutter stop you from speaking your mind. You got this! And make sure to ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2021
5 points

My maternal uncle has been teaching for like 30 years. He is a stutter. I think it’s genetic I have it too. Buts despite his stutter he is an excellent teacher. He even became the principal of the col...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Genetic & Family FactorsEmployment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2021
10 points

I'm a signal electrician but I'll go into teaching one day rather then management. I've done it a little bit. It's much less daunting when dealing with adults but I think the same rule applies everywh...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2021
13 points

I'm working to be a teacher (prob more towards math or science). My speech patterns definitely make it hard, but I've found that (for my situation at least) the ones who have the biggest issues aren'...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterAug 6, 2021
22 points

Any stutters who wants to be a teacher? How do you feel motivated

Any stutters who wants to be a teacher? How do you feel motivated to be specific, I would like to be a language teacher. I feel like I don’t have any hope for it ....

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2021
4 points

If this was a really close friend that was only laughing at the irony that folks like us would choose teaching as a profession, that would be ok. Let's be honest, it's kind of funny and brave at the s...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2021
6 points

Well for me it is opposite. mine get worse when I switch to English, cuz it is my second language not the native. I am more comfortable in speaking in my native language and I hardly stutter with it. ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2021
2 points

College professor for one of my technical classes. In that same class, another classmate, but she rarely spoke up in class. Recently, a new coworker. It took me weeks to realize it because he used his...

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Employment & CareerAcceptance & PridePersonal Stories
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2021
4 points

Keep sending job applications and eventuelly you get a job. I sent like 50 Applications when I was looking for a job, literally every semi-suitable job offer, anything. If it is gonna be your first fu...

School & WorkCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerFluency TechniquesDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterAug 5, 2021
5 points

Can't find a 'suitable' job.

Can't find a 'suitable' job. So... yeah. Been looking at jobs lately and I can't find anything that's not mostly speaking, my stutter ain't bad, I obviously get "those" days when it gets awful, but a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2021
2 points

I was working as a waitress for one year but my stuttering was making me my job very hard. Even though most people didnt mind, there were always young/drunk people making fun of my stutter. After quit...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2021
2 points

I work at fedex. Pays good. You get to be outside. Some customer interaction but it’s mainly small talk. We definitely hiring everywhere. Fedex.com/careers...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2021
5 points

Customer service jobs are definitely not our strong suit! I think all I can recommend is that you continue searching for a job that does not involve speaking as the sole purpose of it. Finding a job ...

School & WorkCommunity & Support
Employment & CareerAdvice Requests
postr/StutterAug 4, 2021
10 points

Applying for job

Applying for job Hey guys, looking for a job now since there are a lot of openings. But all I find is customer service. Example , Hotel reception, Store associate. Restaurant. Just to name a few. I ca...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2021
3 points

You probably will never stop 100%. So first accept that and learn to be ok with it. Some people cant hear others cant see we cant talk sometimes. It does suck that this is like the last disability tha...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingEmployment & Career