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commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
3 points

Yes, because if there is a position that states "Excellent Communication Skills " that can derail the job and human resources just sends you a letter stating that they "Close Another Candidate ". If ...

School & Work
Access & RightsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
10 points

This might sound really harsh but I feel it's the truth - Chances of getting a job in customer service is pretty slim....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
1 points

I'm doing CS rn and couldn't get any Internships coz of stuttering in interviews :/. Good for u though. Congrats....

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
1 points

I thought I wasn't good enough to work in retail but my stutter was the only thing that made them not to hire me. Can't blame them though. I opted for general labor Instead...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
1 points

I didn't really stutter at all during my recruitment process. During bootcamp I didnt talk too much unless I really had to. The people I work with dont really mind, It only flares up when talking to m...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
1 points

They let you in with a stutter? I've always wanted to join and I scored high on the asvabs they give out at schools and recruiters have been hounding on me to join. Could you tell me your experience i...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterSep 3, 2019
22 points

My stutter is affecting my career

My stutter is affecting my career I suffer from a prolonged stutter, which means that I "stretch" words that start with specific letters, especially when I feel uncomfortable. now I'm in a customer ...

Speech & StutteringSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Repetitions & ProlongationsEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
1 points

Yes, I'm now in a cutomer service course to a phone call representative and today there was the qualification phase for the job, I didn't pass because of my light stutter, but they gave me another cha...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
2 points

If you really excel at what your employer is looking for, your stutter won't matter....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
2 points

Yes, it is certainly possible. There are always unsaid reasons for sure and a stutter could certainly be included. Legal or right? of course not....

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
4 points

It really depends on which type of job you are applying to. As a fresh computer science graduate, I never had any problem in finding internships or even a job, even though I stuttered during the inter...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
16 points

Legally, no. Socially, yes. I’ve been on several interviews where I picked up the facial cues where I knew I wasn’t getting the job because stuttering can get awkward for the listeners in professional...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
11 points

Communication skills is a requirement in every job . Officially they will not say it is because of your stuttering . It took me around 30plus interviews to get a job . With every interview you will ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
25 points

Well no one actually says that they're rejecting you coz of it. But u do get denied alot. In this summers, i applied to a lot of internships(even unpaid at the end coz i was desperate), got called on ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterSep 3, 2019
19 points

Is it possible to be denied a job due to a stutter?

Is it possible to be denied a job due to a stutter? Title...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2019
4 points

In the 90s, I worked at White Castle (a fast food chain) during highschool and college. They put me on drive thru then laughed at me when I stuttered. Beautiful experience through, looking back, it ga...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2019
2 points

I truly believe that our stutter is a bigger deal to us than it is to others. Like you I have had several good jobs including 7 years in management. I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in nurs...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterSep 1, 2019
4 points

Just curious, what do you do for work/have done for work?

Just curious, what do you do for work/have done for work? Like most of you here I stutter. Currently, I'm a teacher, and have been teaching for 4 years. I still find it crazy that I can be an effectiv...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerSeverity & FluctuationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2019
4 points

I live in WA but I’m not dan. But wow am I proud of both of you! Having a job that puts you out of your comfort zone is such a big accomplishment as well. I’m so happy that both of you did something t...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2019
1 points

Congrats! I work in sales too and letting your manager know about your stutter will help you get over your fear of the phone quickly....

School & Work
Employment & Career