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postr/StutterMar 11, 2021
29 points

Landed a job. Don't be anxious about interviews like I was

Landed a job. Don't be anxious about interviews like I was One of the many worries I had related to my stutter was job interviews. Finally done with school, then grad school, I couldn't prolong it any...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2021
2 points

I'm just a little older and we've had strangely similar experiences with our speech over the years (and yes, even with mushrooms although I last enjoyed them 15 years ago). Similar childhood except m...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2021
7 points

As a young adult who stutters, it’s comforting to know that there are fulfilled adults who stutter, and had to make important phone calls etc. And I agree, the victim mentality is a part of the proble...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Personal StoriesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
5 points

Thanks for sharing this! I’m a waitress too and let me tell you once you get comfortable on the job and know the menu it’s usually easier to talk about recommendations. People are usually nice though ...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
1 points

This is amazing dude, I’m in awe of your courage. I’m desperately looking for a job right now (I’m a graduate and if I want to carry on living where I am with my friends I need a job). I had an interv...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
8 points

Bravo to you for taking that job and making it work. I always wanted to be a waiter (kinda funny thing to say) and never did bc of my stuttering. You are doing the hard work now- letting people know y...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
2 points

I must say I feel it unfortunate that your manager felt he had to pre warn you about his possible stutter....

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Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
postr/StutterMar 10, 2021
49 points

My experience as a waiter with a stutter

My experience as a waiter with a stutter I've stuttered all my life. For the past 21 years, it's been a serious issue. I was never bullied about it at all and only had support but it was still a strug...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2021
1 points

It'll be okay. I actually did the same thing last week in an interview. It was pretty bad. But, I ended up getting a call the following week saying I got the job. There is hope!...

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commentr/StutterMar 9, 2021
2 points

Been in the army for 4 years, still in. Throughout my years it has gotten worse as due to the stress, presentations, and a lot of public speaking being in. I am looking forward to getting out lol. Al...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightPublic SpeakingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2021
3 points

I just transferred into the Space Force about a month ago, but spent 14 years prior to that in the Air Force. Feel free to DM me if you wanna talk....

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2021
4 points

I wanted to serve as an Indian airforce pilot. If any of you are Indians here, you must be familiar with the SSB interviews. I attempted the interview 5 times, got screened out 5 times. However, I c...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2021
1 points

I completely agree. You owe it to yourself not to give up. I let my stutter rob me of so much opportunity and potential growing up. I decided to join the USMC with a stutter that in some situations be...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2021
2 points

I did see this video about stuttering in the military, the guy was a Army captain who stutters, he gives good advice. [check it out](https://youtu.be/bxgq2a3NhJU)...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2021
3 points

>On the other hand i read and write much more because of it and I’ve never been afraid to speak my mind. So many others talk completely fine but never dare speak what they really feel or think. I ...

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Identity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterMar 8, 2021
2 points

anyone in here in the military?

anyone in here in the military? i’m going to be joining the airforce in a couple of months and wanted to know how stuttering has effected you in the military. my stutter is moderate but in recent mont...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2021
12 points

First, I'm so sorry for your loss. Even as a teenager, it certainly limits me from so many opportunities like applying for jobs or internships and even hanging out with people because I know I'll just...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterMar 8, 2021
103 points

Do You Believe Stuttering Restricted/Limited Your Potential Growth in Life and in Work?

Do You Believe Stuttering Restricted/Limited Your Potential Growth in Life and in Work? [deleted]...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2021
1 points

Honestly it’s really whatever you’re comfortable with. I’m 22 and have stuttered all of my life and I’ve have numerous jobs from being a lifeguard, factory work, front desk reception. Your stutter tru...

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Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterMar 7, 2021
3 points

Experience working as a Pharmacist at what you can call a "Call Center"

Experience working as a Pharmacist at what you can call a "Call Center" I landed this amazing job as a pharmacist with a big retail drug chain doing medication therapy management. Much better than wor...

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