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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
5 points

Wow...if that was written down via email, I'm sure you could pursue an ADA case if you wanted to. It's a pretty cut-and-dried discrimination case right there....

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
1 points

“We rejected you’re application because of your stuttering. Sorry.” Word for word....

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
9 points

If they have a problem with your stutter, it’s best to know off the bat. That’s how I like to think of it. I’ve been rejected many times and have been told that I’m over qualified but they don’t want ...

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
3 points

I’ve considered doing that. But doesn’t that let the employer know right off the bat you may not be a good fit? Obviously they can’t say it’s because of your stutter due to legal concerns, but they ma...

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
2 points

My situation is very similar to yours. I'm able to work from home and usually have a mild to moderate stutter, but over the last few months noticed it's much more on the moderate side and really strug...

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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
5 points

And to add onto the child part, I’m one of the hardest working people on my team at work (not tooting my own horn) and it pains me when people limit me because they think I’m a child, when In reality ...

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commentr/StutterNov 7, 2020
8 points

So true, but just try to remember that he’ll be the oldest president elected into the office in US history, and some people are just looking for any reason to hate him. The cognitive decline narrative...

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commentr/StutterNov 7, 2020
1 points

I was forced by a civics class to volunteer for a campaign, which of course is basically calling people. That sucked. At one point I had a block and for some reason, maybe due to the effort, my whole ...

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commentr/StutterNov 6, 2020
1 points

I stuttered very bad as a young boy, now it’s coming back worse than ever, I don’t want to go to work, I don’t want to go to the shop I’m embarrassed to ask for things, can’t talk on the phone. Wish I...

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commentr/StutterNov 5, 2020
1 points

Well no. It's not just a matter of mindset or if u accept it. I've seen stutterers making videos blocking on maybe 1 word of a sentence etc and have seen the opposite too, like mine. My stutter is so ...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2020
2 points

- No matter how long the stutter takes to say something, don't finish their sentences for them. Im sure you already know this but I'm pointing it out because a lot of people don't. - ^this resonates ...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2020
2 points

I don't really like what you're insinuating. Again, I'm not trying to bash anyone. I want to improve. We're on the same team here. Not really fair to attack my work ethic. I'm one of the top students ...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2020
19 points

Other accommodation options include written forms of communication instead of oral whenever possible (such as IMs and emails instead of phone calls). I use these textual methods during work as much as...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2020
1 points

I haven't thought about how my stuttering will effect my goals. Oh fuck but yes I see ur point....

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2020
3 points

Adding: 1. Go out on daily walks or exercise. 2. Find an online community, for example our stutter support discord server. It is for more than just stuttering, we often talk about other topics also. ...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2020
2 points

Wow 4 awards on this post, 102.3 % in chemistry and straight A's... You really are a legend! I don't really know what to say but thank you for keeping us updated about yourself, most of us couldn't do...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2020
1 points

I get what you are saying and I totally understand that comparison about someone who stutters not. But if you stutter you should tell the person interviewing you, because if you don’t want they may as...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2020
3 points

Hi! At the moment I'm having almost a severe stutter but I play with my friends every day for hours and I don't give a shit about my stutter. I don't know if it's a good tip but, what's going to happe...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2020
3 points

If the stutter is especially severe it’s wise to be upfront about it. Exuding confidence and honesty is attractive. If the stutter’s a big enough problem, they weren’t gonna hire you anyway. May as we...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2020
3 points

Well it depends on the severity. If u can talk with barely a few hick ups in a min, that's great. But for someone like me who can't say more tha. 2 3 words a minute and get blocked for wayyy to long, ...

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