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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2019
1 points

I appreciate the tough love here. Honestly, there’s been more than a few times over the years where I’d decided enough was enough, made an active effort to stop avoiding words, worked on pausing and b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2019
3 points

I'm depressed as hell and I have no self esteem. I have to get into shape because I'm joining Civil air patrol. I'm worried about getting a job and my future in general, and my stutter itself is stres...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightHelplessness & AgencyAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2019
3 points

As a fello 20 year old person. I understand what ya mean. Its limiting me a lot. I even gave up my dream of becoming an actor...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2019
2 points

I'm applying to law school next year. I think it's a suicide because I stutter so badly. But it's the only thing I'm good at. If I don't challenge my self now than what's the point of going to uni....

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Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2019
16 points

10000000000000000000%. I'm a complete loner tbh which is sad because naturally I'm quite an outgoing person. I've had a ton of instances where people laughed in my face whilst I stammered or at the v...

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Loneliness & IsolationHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2019
1 points

I also went the same route, studied CS and I graduated with honors. I'm also a woman which has made finding jobs in programming very difficult. I've been in tech for 20 years now. I own my business a...

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commentr/StutterApr 13, 2019
-1 points

I started as a Physical Therapy Aide, wanted to got to PT School but then realized I was way too small for all that and then became a nurse and now after 7 years will be a nurse practitioner, hopefull...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
1 points

I am in the EXACT same position as you, with a similar degree, so so frustrating. But I cannot only blame it on my stutter, in general, I am just bad at speaking and being put on the spot despite the ...

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Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
1 points

Keep your chin up. Youre a recent grad and thats the toughest point in terms of finding a job. Youre competing in a sea of thousands of applicants and some who actually have more experience than you f...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
1 points

Have you read Cracking the Coding interview? It's a great book that walks you through how to do a coding interview and answer the questions in the "right" way. Coding interviews are HARD and you migh...

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Advice RequestsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
2 points

Hiring is competitive and there could be a thousand reasons to pick another candidate over you. Maybe they had more experience, maybe they exhibited better critical thinking or some other hard-to-quan...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
3 points

How many jobs did you get apply and got an actual interview? If that number is less than 10, then you are worrying over nothing. The job market is very competitive....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
1 points

I just landed my first real job after doing my thesis (the thesis is still ongoing, but I landed it even though). I started out disclosing about my stutter, and that it sometimes takes me a bit long...

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commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
2 points

No one has ever said it's because of my stutter, I just assumed it. I have to admit I can be wrong in my assumption but I just have this feeling that stuttering puts me in a bit of a disadvantage co...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
3 points

Has anyone said it’s because you stutter or have you just assumed that? Just because you are qualified doesn’t mean there isnt someone more qualified and experienced than you....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
8 points

Hi, yes I do and interviewers always say that it's ok and not a problem but then proceed to reject me even if I fulfill all job requirements. It's very disheartening for me now....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterApr 12, 2019
23 points

Job search is so difficult with stutter (I'm losing hope)

Job search is so difficult with stutter (I'm losing hope) I've always been a very good student and graduated last year from a reputable university with a computer science degree. ​ I'v...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2019
1 points

Hey glad to hear that, I’m applying to med school and kinda worried my stutter will keep me from being a good doctor. I definitely won’t let it keep me from trying....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2019
1 points

Editor in chief of a special interest magazine. Worked as editor and reporter in community newspapers for several years before. Journalism was a gauntlet but got me over fearing my stutter. I still s...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2019
3 points

Dont plan your life around your stutter. You will absolutely regret it later. I know it sucks. I know less speaking is an easy solution. But why be a mime when opera singer is your dream? Do what you ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & AngerHope & Motivation+2 more