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commentr/StutterNov 15, 2020
1 points

That’s really good to know thanks. I’m also thinking about doing history so maybe teaching both subjects. That would be cool. Do you know how it affects them?...

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commentr/StutterNov 15, 2020
3 points

Math teacher here with over two decades experience. My stutter is one of the first things I talk about in class, and after it ceases to be a problem with the students. I won't say it's all rainbows; s...

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commentr/StutterNov 15, 2020
2 points

I understand your fear, but I also know 4 people who stutter that are also teachers! 2 in primary school, one history teacher and one math teacher. You can be the first Irish teacher I know! ;) \-Ed...

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commentr/StutterNov 15, 2020
2 points

My english teacher her brother stutters and is also a teacher, don’t let anything hold you back man! You got this, fuck this stutter and lets do it !...

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commentr/StutterNov 14, 2020
13 points

First of all, I read your post in an Irish accent (or at least my impression of an Irish accent). I love the way Irish speak! I'm not exactly in your position, but I have worked as a tutor and most re...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
3 points

Sad to say, but I would keep quiet about it unless you think it's likely you'll stutter anyway during the interview. Discrimination is, unfortunately, still a real thing. Edit: idk where you live, bu...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

At my new job, there’s way to get around not using the PA (example, finding the person as I’m on the shop floor now) however it’d make life a lot more easier if I was able to use it. :/...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

I do security. While I do have to work with people sometimes, most of the time I’m away from people. The only I’ll end up talking to people is on the phone. But yeah, I get that. My supervisor used to...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
2 points

I'm a doctor who stutters. Self-advertising helped a lot with both patients and other people. Would approach your medical school about it to get some changes to exams as reasonable adjustments - prima...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

What job do you have? My stutter has stopped me from getting different jobs a lot! I wish I didn’t care and didn’t let it stop me but strangers really don’t understand stuttering..at past jobs I’ve ...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
3 points

I stuttered severely and had so much fear I becane an accountant first . Interviews were todture but I learned to ace them. Medical interviews must be a challenge. I have seen the MPI 2 help many. Ho...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

What field are u studying in rn? I can 100% relate to this. I just graduated. Skipped alot of presentations through out my degree and almost failed in a course once but got a c- at the end. Graduated...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
3 points

I’m a doctor and have stuttered, often prominently, all through medical school and into subspecialty training. It has felt tough at times but has never been a barrier to success as a doctor. My patien...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
7 points

Hey there, I’m a doctor who stutters as well. There are more of us than you could imagine. I personally know 3-4 other doctors who stutter also. I am close to finishing my residency and will start my ...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
3 points

Not OP but also a stutterer who just started medical school in the UK. I would say that it just depends on you individually and how your stutter is and when it becomes prominent. For me, my sutter inc...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
3 points

I’m a doctor and have a stutter. It’s not too bad but I do tend to block more than stutter. I’ve seen a few doctors stutter too. I stutter/block with patients almost every day but I’ve just accepted ...

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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
4 points

I’m applying to med school now and am worried about my stutter in interviews. How’d those go for you?...

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postr/StutterNov 12, 2020
1 points

Talking on a PA machine?

Talking on a PA machine? Does anyone have any advice on talking on a PA machine? I’ve been in customer service for 5 years and the PA has been an everlasting demon throughout, but I’m ready to move on...

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2020
15 points

Do you live in the U.S? I believe stuttering is covered in the Americans with Disability Act. The fact that he explicitly said it was due to your stutter is outright discrimination. It sounds like you...

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postr/StutterNov 11, 2020
55 points

Outburst of a stutterer

Outburst of a stutterer Hi. I'm 26 years old stutterer and this post is like a relief of pain for me. I always felt in disadvantage in comparison to other people. Like, in school there were so many ...

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