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commentr/StutterSep 10, 2019
2 points

I love this post, I’m just like you when it comes to my stutter. My stutter isn’t so bad as others although I do feel bad for those who have it worse than me because even with a stutter than isn’t so ...

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commentr/StutterSep 10, 2019
1 points

Purchasing Manager for 2 yrs, physical therapy aide 3 years, RN for 7 years, teacher for 4 yrs at the same time I am an RN and 11 months to becoming an FNP, and 18 mts to becoming a Major in the USAF....

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commentr/StutterSep 10, 2019
1 points

Never had this happen but I've passed on opportunities because I've blocked too many times. Best of luck on the next interview....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2019
1 points

Nowadays software firms practice Agile and say we have daily meeting, we have Presentations we are communicating and talking everytime. They said this and rejected me....

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commentr/StutterSep 9, 2019
1 points

This has happened to me a lot. Even worse when it's a face to face interview. You'll need a thick skin to go through in life, there are many embarrassing moments in life not just stuttering. It's ok ...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2019
1 points

I know this isn’t easy for everyone, hell it was hard for me, but you have to just suck it up and talk. My stutter has improved drastically through highschool and now a lot more now that I’m in colleg...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 6, 2019
1 points

I’m really sorry to hear about your troubles. I’ve definitely been in your shoes before! Interviews, especially phone interviews, are difficult for everyone. Us who stutter have it even more difficult...

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commentr/StutterSep 6, 2019
4 points

Seconding this. It's helped me immensely getting it out there before the phone interview so they already know. I'd just tell them via email beforehand, "Hey, quick heads-up out of transparency, I have...

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2019
1 points

I’m sorry that this happened to you. Despite this clearly being a discriminatory act on the employers part, maybe in the future you could let them know that you have a stutter via email and are more c...

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2019
1 points

When I read yr blog I remembered my case 2 yrs ago before I get my first job after graduating from University. I conducted around 8 interviews ,some of them I thought I did fine and well presenred mys...

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Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2019
1 points

I am so sorry this happened to you, I have also had this happen to me. A tear slid down my cheek as I read your pain and anger. I know it all too well. What industry are you looking to work in? I hav...

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Validation & EmpathyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2019
5 points

This happened to me so many times that I just kept applying because I knew there was something out there for me. By him hanging up on you, that shows his ignorance. You are better off not working ...

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Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2019
2 points

My stutter isn't severe but it's noticeable sometimes, I feel that although I stutter a bit i will preform the job well, I'll keep my post updated anyways and thanks for your response....

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2019
2 points

I'm sorry to hear that happened. I hope you can stay positive and be patient, you will eventually find something. Finding a job is hard no matter what, requires patience, persistence for everyone, stu...

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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2019
6 points

Sorry this happened to you man for a future reference state that you have a stutter before hand or request for an in person interview. I’ve had weird encounters myself during phone interviews but when...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2019
20 points

Has happened to me a lot. I eventually ended up with a nice job, despite my stutter, and despite phone calls still being difficult. You gotta keep putting yourself out there. Some days will be more f...

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Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2019
13 points

If the recruiter was that rude, it's probably a blessing that you didn't proceed further with the interview process. It wasn't meant to be. Where I live (Ontario, Canada) we have a piece of legislat...

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commentr/StutterSep 4, 2019
3 points

I'm in software development as well. It's happened to me a few times and well. Most of the time I figure they don't have a working environment I would enjoy anyways....

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commentr/StutterSep 4, 2019
3 points

It's kind of the reason i selected this field. Last year of university left, lets see how the job hunt goes....

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commentr/StutterSep 4, 2019
2 points

You mentioned coding. I thought that coding is a skill where 'talking' isn't really a big deal. It's sad to hear that they would reject you even in those job directions (IT, computer engineering etc.)...

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