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commentr/StutterDec 20, 2019
8 points

You say that "*turns out that a big part of the job involves regularly meeting with clients and customers*" and then "*So I was asked the initial ‘tell me about yourself’ question but blocked so hard ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2019
2 points

I recently secured an internship with my “dream” bank by being completely open about my stutter. I usually perform a lot better during in person interviews aswell however recruiters have their process...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2019
2 points

Thanks for the tips! I actually work for a defense contractor too and this particular job went straight to an in-person interview LOL For my current role, they offered to do Skype but I chose in-pers...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2019
1 points

Computer and telecom engineering. Specifically, it was was about exploiting device-to-device technology to improve wearable devices' performance in 5G networks....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2019
1 points

DMD here. Also want to have side incomes like real estate, etc. Just worried that my negotiation skills won’t seem as intimidating or persuasive due to my stuttering problem....

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterDec 19, 2019
1 points

What are your goals in life? How do you think stuttering will affect them?

What are your goals in life? How do you think stuttering will affect them? ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringHelplessness & Agency+1 more
postr/StutterDec 17, 2019
3 points

Has anyone been summoned for jury duty?

Has anyone been summoned for jury duty? I'm terrified of being called to jury duty and having to talk in front of a bunch of people when answering questions, and as usual wasting everyone's time by st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career+1 more
postr/StutterDec 16, 2019
67 points

Anybody else a little frustrated that you can't use Alexa, Siri, Okay Google, etc.?

Anybody else a little frustrated that you can't use Alexa, Siri, Okay Google, etc.? Me: Alexa, play W-w-w-w-w-alking on a dream Alexa: Playing waa waa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2019
1 points

People just don’t understand man, I feel that so much. Honestly I’ve struggled a lot with that so I started to start my own company where I’m the one in charge, no rude comments from the boss and so o...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2019
3 points

Just tell the judge you stutter man. I’m a fed and I have to speak to criminals, judges, general public, attorneys all the time. It’s always nerve wracking but let them know first. Testifying is a p...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterDec 15, 2019
22 points

Have to go to court and speak to a judge

Have to go to court and speak to a judge I got into a car accident and I have to go to court if I want to avoid having points on my license. No big deal for someone who doesn’t stutter, but for me I’m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2019
1 points

This is a repost of what I said on a different post but I really want you to hear it: I spent so long being scared of my voice (stuttering and lots of frozen words makes conversation extremely diffi...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2019
6 points

So this probably isn’t what you want to hear but the stutter doesn’t have to define you. I spent so long being scared of my voice (stuttering and lots of frozen words makes conversation extremely diff...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2019
2 points

I’m sorry man. I understand. Sometimes I can barely hold a conversation and it sucks. I just had an intense job interview in front of 4 chiefs. It was intimidating af. I was flowing good and hit a b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2019
2 points

I too will study physics next year. It reassures me that we, as stutterers, can do it in a field where communication is very important. Good job man!...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Validation & EmpathyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2019
2 points

Here's what I did and please note that I was a covert throughout high school and college in the sense that I would not openly tell people I stuttered unless they firsthand saw me stutter. Here's I got...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2019
9 points

I usually don’t comment much on this sub or on reddit in general, but my struggle is similar to yours in many ways. I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, but the fear of not being able to say the right t...

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Employment & CareerAdvice RequestsSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2019
1 points

I haven’t totally conquered my stutter but I have made serious strides in not letting it bother me . I worked really hard to cultivate the mind set of not giving a fuck. Not in a bad way, but just not...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2019
2 points

Dude I’m dealing with literally the exact same situation. PM me? I’m thinking of specifically asking my boss for a few things that will help me with speaking, like writing out requests and questions t...

School & WorkCommunity & Support
Employment & CareerAdvice Requests
postr/StutterDec 11, 2019
8 points

Stuttering and respect in the workplace

Stuttering and respect in the workplace Hey everyone just venting a bit here. I’ve stuttered for 25 years of my life so far. This year it is the worst it’s ever been. Nevertheless I get through life...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+2 more