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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2025
2 points

I was a machinist ! Being a female I thought it was best . I was good at what I did . But the men was cruel...

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Stigma & BullyingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2025
1 points

Listen to yourself type/talk! You’re already selling yourself short for the interview…& why bc you have a stutter? If you deem in necessary, DO NOT use term “STUTTER” but instead describe it as a: “SP...

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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2025
1 points

Same! Im in middle too, stucking while someone asks name is so embarrassing especially I work in healthcare, so it affects rapport alot. Hoping for the best in future...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & CareerFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2025
3 points

Uh, its gotten worse in the last couple of years. Idk why. I block a lot. Its an everyday thing. Trying to learn to not care. But Especially when asked my name i just stand there looking like in hav...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2025
5 points

I agree. I spent years disclosing publicly, being okay with stuttering in most situations, and getting over the stigma. I kept that mindset but then added in other things like joint Toastmasters, taki...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2025
2 points

My original answer about improving confidence was a bit vague haha, I think it depends. The only way to improve confidence is by giving yourself more challenging interactions, i.e instead of ordering...

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Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2025
1 points

how did you get through residency with every other day seminars and presentations. about to start my residency next year. need tips. stuttering is making me rethink my choice of department cause it go...

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Anticipating StutteringEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2025
2 points

I completely agree. No one can realize the pain we're facing until they step into our shoes. I've been criticized negatively that I need to see for roles and designations that are not requiring more o...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2025
81 points

I agree that's it great having these available, but I also feel we need to push ourselves occasionally to interact with cashiers to improve confidence....

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2025
2 points

Inspiring! Tbh I love talking to people and I am s support engineer myself and go on calls. But I get stuck especially if asked something I don't have much idea about or if I have to explain something...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2025
1 points

Honestly I got very lucky. I was the first SE for a SP500 company and have an incredible boss who wants to see me grow. My first year was brutal to the point of almost quitting but I stuck it out an...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2025
2 points

At the pinnacle of my work history, I was a veterinary technician for 3.5 years. I’ve recently fallen on hard times after a big breakup and forced relocation earlier this year and I’m just working fas...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2025
2 points

So I would rate my stutter as mild on a good day and mild-moderate on a bad day. Bad days usually happen on high stress days (so rotations, haha). Neither I nor my preceptors ever directly addre...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2025
3 points

Hey! I too want to become a sales engineer but I stammer. How did you achieve this and how's your performance?...

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postr/StutterOct 24, 2025
1 points

Stuttering didn’t stop him from getting into one of the best B-schools of India

Stuttering didn’t stop him from getting into one of the best B-schools of India ...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2025
2 points

I've been in for almost 19 years so I don't have any direct experience to draw off of, but my understanding (for the Space Force at least) is that it's pretty competitive. Between most of our manpower...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2025
2 points

I’m a hairstylist!! I feel like it’s helped me tremendously. I ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO talk to people all day, it’s made me more comfortable speaking. Admittedly, my stutter is pretty mild- but, I think my...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2025
3 points

We definitely need people who have been on the other side of the table within our field! Many people have studied speech, but not many have lived the life of being the patient. If you’re interested I’...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2025
2 points

I could never work anywhere directly with customers, even though my stutter is mild. You all are amazing! I studied computer science to avoid speaking at work, and all my job titles were related to pr...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2025
2 points

Exactly why I went into tech too lol. Enough people it feels social, few enough I’m not overwhelmed with speaking....

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