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postr/StutterAug 17, 2020
3 points

Help with stuttering at retail job

Help with stuttering at retail job I’m the assistant manager at a retail store and whenever a customer walks when we have to greet them and tell them about our deals. For some reason I can’t say it al...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Hiding & ConcealmentEmployment & CareerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2020
1 points

True. But that's up to the person and their preferences. Since this person is interested in becoming a doctor, I assumed that they could see themselves working as a physician in some capacity, at thei...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2020
2 points

My experience in this is that most workplaces doesnt really Care about a stutter, even when its a supermarket or other jobs in that direction. I personally havent had Any trouble finding part time job...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterAug 17, 2020
4 points

Anyone Else Have Trouble Getting A Part Time Job Because Of Your Stutter?

Anyone Else Have Trouble Getting A Part Time Job Because Of Your Stutter? Obviously some jobs will require fluent speech so a stutter might be a problem there. Jobs like 911 operators or someone who n...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerStigma & BullyingHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2020
2 points

My stuttering is very well controlled thanks to A LOT of speech therapy. I have had one or two interviews where nerves got the best of me and my stutter really came out (compared to many, still not to...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2020
7 points

I know am attorney who stutters. It can be severe as well. I don't think he's a trial attorney, but he does need to go to court and speak in front of judges. It is possible....

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Employment & Career
postr/StutterAug 16, 2020
10 points

I want to be a attorney!

I want to be a attorney! I have finally decided that I want to be a Defense Attorney. But, my fear of my stutter is killing that dream. Should I achieve my future career or should I just give up on it...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2020
2 points

Yeah that’s cool and all but I still have literally no where to record lmao. My stutter is 100% part of the problem but reading out loud or experiencing more social interactions won’t solve my problem...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2020
1 points

Yes, absolutely. I'm 99% fluent now and very comfortable with myself because deep down, I guess I always knew my stuttering was my issue and by not addressing it, I could not respect myself....

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2020
1 points

I'm a 22 y/o male who still stutters. And been thinking about my stuttering a lot lately as I'm transitioning to life after college. Since your stutter has improved do you have any practice methods th...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2020
2 points

Thanks a lot for saying that. These words comforted me more than anything. I have people around me. But they have their own lives and I just don't wanna be a burden upon them. I do keep a diary tho. T...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2020
2 points

Respectfully, I disagree entirely with your assessment of what the problem is. There are always excuses to be made. Always. And I know because I made them all myself, too. You are saying things like,...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2020
1 points

The problem more lies with the fact that I have nowhere to record in the first place and the stutter makes the chance of people/family hearing me incredibly higher as it prolongs my recording sesh...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2020
2 points

I know many people who stutter who work as nurses, with varying degrees of severity. One works in a very busy NYC hospital emergency department. She lets people know she stutters - once it’s out there...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2020
4 points

To answer the question, you do not need to disclose your stutter during an interview. As far as how the interview went, it sounds like it went well! If you hadn't posted this question in this sub, i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterAug 15, 2020
7 points

Will I get the job if I didn’t disclose my stutter?

Will I get the job if I didn’t disclose my stutter? I had a phone interview yesterday (Friday) for an unpaid private equity research internship which involves doing research and other grunt work and b...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerFeared Words & NamesListener Reactions
postr/StutterAug 15, 2020
47 points

I worked hard and gave my best!!!

I worked hard and gave my best!!! Yesterday was my VIVA day, and i was freakin worried.... I was doing some excercises for the past few months. Although the VIVA went with difficultly but still, this ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesSchool & Academic Life+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2020
4 points

How has having a stutter affected your teaching career, if at all?...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
1 points

Okay, so my commentt might be controversial but it's just my honest opinion. I kind of agree with the advisor. The advisor did not say that YOU CAN'T DO IT as many commenters below have assumed. The ...

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Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
2 points

>However, you're also pursuing a career where you'll have to confront your stutter every day. Do you really think OP didn't already think about that? There goes a lot of thought when someone cho...

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