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commentr/StutterApr 8, 2019
2 points

If your dream is to have a law career, please, please don't let something as trivial as a stutter persuade you to give up now. I'm a stuttering professional and can weigh in here - I went through a s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2019
1 points

I've pondered over this quite a bit. My only worry is that in a profession like law, would the employer respond positively to such disclosure?...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
postr/StutterApr 7, 2019
34 points

My manager mocked my stutter tonight

My manager mocked my stutter tonight I’ve had a stutter since a massive mental breakdown in July last year that landed me in the hospital. Since I’ve come back to my job I’ve had the stutter mostly un...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2019
1 points

Frankly, nobody cares (or should care) about your stutter more than you do. What they care about however is the content. Sure, delivery might not be your strong suit but make sure that whatever you sa...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 2, 2019
1 points

As a scientist stuttering myself I can say: don't worry. I have never ever received negative feedback from fellow scientists, organizational staff, (potential) customers or other people involved in co...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2019
5 points

Why is this so important to you? To answer your original question, be confident and fun. So what you stutter. Find things about yourself that you can control. Go to the gym, make sure your clothes an...

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Hope & MotivationEmployment & CareerFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2019
2 points

As someone who lived in NYC for a long time, I can assure you that no one gives a shit about your stutter and even if you have a crippling embarrassing block, no one will remember it since there's so ...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2019
2 points

Finally something I can comment on! I just went to New York alone for an honors band. Just be yourself and you'll be absolutely fine. I have a moderate to severe stutter and I was still able to make a...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterMar 25, 2019
1 points

Its all good.. man i just stuttered at a job interview when they asked for my name when I checked in. This s**t is painful. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 25, 2019
2 points

Dont stress man. I know in the moment it feels like crap. If it makes you feel any better, I didnt follow through with this job I posted about because they didnt work with my negotiations and I trust ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 25, 2019
1 points

Welp i didnt get it. Ngl, usually I’m ok with rejections but this one’s got me down. I actually liked this company, the job looked really interesting and the manager was super chill. I wish there wa...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 25, 2019
1 points

So weird thing. Like most of us, I’m fluent when talking to myself, pets, and singing but I recently took up this distribution warehouse job where I’m alone and I talk to an automated headset but I’m ...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Situational VariabilityEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
2 points

You got this man. Even if things don't work out with this job, you well get the opportunity that is perfect for you at this time. Trust the process and keep at it ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
1 points

I’ve told this story before..... Had to give a presentation to VPs years ago. I stuttered horribly through the entire thing and wanted to crawl away. Years later, we had employee appreciation day w...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerPublic SpeakingAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
1 points

I was working front desk at a hotel. Guest had an issue with his room that smelled like paint. (Hotel was going through a renovation) I had to diffuse situation while my nerves were in high gear and s...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
2 points

Not too long ago, I was flying out of SFO and got called to the counter to be notified I was going to be bumped. I tried to talk to the ticket agent about my options, but my stutter came on in full fo...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerStress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
3 points

I leverage it during interviews and presentations as a hindrance that I have the strength to overcome and live with. ​ The thing most people on this sub don't realize is that sobbing and ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2019
2 points

When I was your age I stuttered so badly I hurt strained my neck muscles. My stutter has improved but it never did vanished. Some days and in some situations my speech is still pretty bad. All I can s...

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Stress & Fight/FlightHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2019
2 points

Fuckin amazing. I had an interview last week and that was the 1/10 times I walked out feeling happy. Everything went well and I don’t think the interviewer would believe me if I said I have a stutteri...

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Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2019
1 points

I once had a great first interview at a restaurant for a hostess position. They loved me but said it was down to me and one other girl. I didn’t have a car but I used Uber to get myself wherever I nee...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation