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commentr/StutterJun 16, 2023
1 points

No, don't withdraw your application. I've stuttered in interviews and still been chosen for the job, but I have also always disclosed that I have a stutter very early in the interview. I've also b...

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commentr/StutterJun 16, 2023
1 points

I hear ya, I'm the same way naturally. When I hear myself stuttering I get too embarrassed because I think people think I'm retarded & I avoid situations. But in reality what's our alternative?....

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
2 points

I've stuttered through every job interview I've ever had. Don't withdraw that's only guaranteeing the worst result. I know it's horrible for us but no one else is as bothered by your stutter as you a...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
2 points

I call regularly one type of BIO food markets (there are over 1000 in my country) and I always ask the same question. Something like: Hi, XXX here, I have a question. Do you have YYY? Thanks, I wi...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
1 points

Don’t withdrawal. Sometimes it’s good to let them know that you stutter so they know you’re not nervous but sometimes words get stuck....

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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 15, 2023
5 points

>*"Has anyone tryed hypnosis for treatment of stuttering?"* I did one hypnosis session. The positive result was that I didn't stutter for the next three days. After three days I formed the opinion...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
4 points

That line is bullshit corporate speak that so many say. It has no meaning. And the thing is.. not getting this job isn't the end all be all. I applied for a job.. they interviewed me, had me come in...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
30 points

I have learned that stuttering has a lot less meaning to others than it does to ourselves. Maybe you will get the job, maybe you won't, but I doubt that stuttering was the determining factor. If it wa...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
1 points

Listen to hardcore pump up gangsta rap music on full blast while hot boxing the shit outta your car, roll down the window while clouds of smoke poof out, then say “Yooo, I nnnneeed an innnspection bro...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
3 points

I bet I would talk peoples ears off and annoy them. As a person who stutters I'm a great listener instead....

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
3 points

It doesn’t mean bad news. The only news that means bad news is if they decline to hire you. Yes, statistically you’re not going to get the job. It probably wouldn’t be because of the stutter though. ...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
3 points

“That’s when I show my true colors”. This right here speaks volumes to me. It sounds like you have a lot of shame caused your stutter. Almost like you don’t want people to find out you have one. Your...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
7 points

I had an interview last week Wednesday. I stuttered pretty much every other word, and had a handful of long and painful blocks. I spent so much time preparing and taking notes and I knew everything I ...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
2 points

It depends on a position that you’re applying for. If the job requires a candidate to have excellent communication skills, then you should NOT mention your speech difficulties and speak in the way ...

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postr/StutterJun 15, 2023
1 points

What type of stuttering is this?

What type of stuttering is this? I say um a lot before answering a question someone asks me and I will also keep repeating a sentence after someone asks me a question. For example, someone asked me wh...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
1 points

I try to disclose my stutter as quickly as possible to level the playing field for myself and as to not be perceived as "hestitant" or " undecisive" or " not prepared enough" etc etc. I gotten all the...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
2 points

Can I just say that your first step should be to get your car inspected? You have to start small. I go to my local shops often and ask for a drink or a chips packet. Unlike supermarkets, here you hav...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
3 points

Yeah I know many have the confidence not to let their stammer hold them back, I admire them for that, me I've always been totally embarrassed and ashamed of it.. Around 30 tears ago I started train...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2023
3 points

Hey! I always had this fear of not being able to speak for myself in certain situations because I know it can happen. I think all of us lived some situations that our stutter hold us back for a while...

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