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commentr/StutterNov 28, 2020
1 points

I’ve got my MBA, and oral presentations were pretty intense for me. I bombed my first presentation because while I was confident in the material, my nerves sent my stutter into overdrive. So I adapted...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2020
2 points

That’s so great to hear. Any idea why you performed so well? I’m sure it’d be helpful to diagnose why you got your words out so fluently (I doubt it happened by coincidence). I wonder if maybe it was ...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Propositionality & WeightEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2020
2 points

Congratulations Man, 2020 the worst year we keep losing so many greats. Diego Maradona was a legend of the game and an inspiration for many. The man performed miracles on the pitch but your interview ...

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Personal StoriesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2020
9 points

Dude, that's the thing I learned a long time ago, you don't have to overthink any of the opportunities that sometimes are brought to you: just say that you'll do it, you'll eventually figure it out, a...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkCauses & Variability
Hope & MotivationEmployment & CareerPublic Speaking+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2020
1 points

Ok, but in that case also accept the fact that some people won't like it (most of the time it doesn't matter, but potential employers can also among them)....

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 24, 2020
2 points

You are fresh into the work force, it’s very competitive out there and at the end of the day you need to look out for yourself. There is that saying “fake it til you make it” and there is nothing wron...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
postr/StutterNov 23, 2020
6 points

Big Interview Today

Big Interview Today I [21M] am a senior studying Cyber Defense & Information Assurance in the U.S..I’ve had trivial internships already that were basic IT ventures (Think desktop support, cable in...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerHope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2020
1 points

I can relate. I'm 24 (M) and my family doesn't really talk about it unless I bring it up. And when I do bring it up, it's often just an awkward acknowledgment or something like that which kind of make...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Frustration & AngerStigma & BullyingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 22, 2020
2 points

Another engineer, civil/environmental. I haven't had to give any sort of presentation (yet) but I do have to do site visits, talk with clients, call various regulatory agencies on the phone, etc. I ch...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 22, 2020
4 points

Data architect, software development if you want to generalize the category. I previously avoided speaking in meetings and just kept my head down to avoid having to speak, I've gotten much more confi...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 22, 2020
3 points

I know exactly where you are coming from, I've been there before many times and will be there again even after making huge progress over the years. I'm 38(m) and I have had a stutter since 1st grade....

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commentr/StutterNov 22, 2020
2 points

23(m). I'm going through exactly what you've described. My stutter is very severe and i have crippling depression and anxiety. Never had enough money to go to a speech therapist or a normal one. I wis...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 22, 2020
6 points

It's stupid how it's 2020, and whatever business this is still assumes that phone calling should be the default and anyone who opts for a different method of communication must provide justification f...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2020
3 points

Research chemist focusing on ascertaining the causes and effects of climate change (past and present). Do not really have to talk much at work, but boy oh boy does the writing ever compensate for that...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2020
4 points

Engineer here! I’m not going to lie, meetings and presentations are still challenging for me, but I’ve found that in the course of my day-to-day work (in a manufacturing plant), no one even cares abo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2020
1 points

Jesus i totally relate. So right now my job has daily turnover meetings. Some days I'll be the one leading and the next few months I'll have to do it more often which i fucking dread. I just found thi...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2020
1 points

I'm female, 33 years old, been stuttering since I was 7, and in grad school right now, also US. I've let all my professors know that I stutter and I answer my questions with the chat box on Zoom. I mi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2020
1 points

I feel you... Since we are online a lot of my schoolwork comes down to oral assessments, presentations and activity... I feel like I can't do all three of them... I had a presentation last week and e...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
postr/StutterNov 20, 2020
20 points

Stutterers with Careers

Stutterers with Careers Hi all, I had an idea that anyone willing to have their name posted in this post for other younger stutters to get in touch with to ask for advice. Such as doctors, nurses, te...

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Employment & CareerPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2020
1 points

Hiiiii...i just started my MBA 4 months ago, students don't care if you stammer or not as long as you are a good team member. I haven't told teacher upfront that i stammer as of yet because I don't it...

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Employment & Career