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commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2019
1 points

Like others have said, dont give up. I was at my dead end job from high school into my young adult life. I took a shot at joining the military and they gave me a chance. Been in for almost 8 years...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2019
2 points

I concur with these two responses. I used to hide my stutter as well, and I started a few years back being open about it in interviews, and even putting in on applications. I recently applied for Tea...

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commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2019
1 points

Oh I understand. When I'm at work, if something stressful happens, my stutter is really 10x worse. One of the major downsides of working with the public is the stress that's involved and having to spe...

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commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2019
3 points

I partially think it came on due to stress. I had to work when I was sick, my boss' boss was in and they had a meeting, BB didn't let me take a break and didn't let me leave early to make up for it, a...

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Stress & Fight/FlightEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2019
2 points

I'm really sorry to hear this. I know any oral part of an interview is a real struggle for all of us. It's really, really frustrating and upsetting to me that people immediately pass on us just becaus...

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commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2019
3 points

Thanks for your response sir and taking the time to share your experience. It's frustrating to say the least and I'm not going dive into too much detail, but I have lost faith in terms of religion the...

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Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2019
9 points

Being a vet, when I passed out of my masters, I had an offer from a very reputed MNC. Went there for an interview, the panel was astonished by the depth of knowledge I had, it went quite well but with...

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postr/StutterFeb 8, 2019
19 points

Of course I didn't get the job..

Of course I didn't get the job.. Went in for an interview yesterday and had a hard time articulating in front of a 3-Panel group. Walked out knowing that I had no chance at all. Got a reply this mor...

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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
3 points

I'm a web developer in college, and I'm literally building an app for online ordering that I will give for free to restaurants nearby. I feel your pain...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
1 points

I’ve always seen jobs where you need to talk on the phone or interact with people and just thought I’d never be able to do it. Well done to you too man ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
4 points

If I could I would give you a big hug my friend. Tomorrow I have to give a presentation to about 20 people, all managers in my company. I am already thinking what words to avoid and how. Stressful. St...

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2019
9 points

Hey I am a software engineer with stuttering problem . I got my job after 40 failed interviews . So don’t give up . We all go through the same problem you are not alone . ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2019
1 points

The first time I had to teach a class I was so nervous I couldn't speak. That was about five years ago. Since then I joined Toastmasters, and continued teaching. I won two Toastmasters speech contests...

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Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2019
4 points

Good job, don’t let stammer stoping you from ur goals, Im working at transportation company as dispatcher so, if i did it you can do it, too ...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2019
5 points

Good job facing your fears! I can add to that by saying I went to a internship fair yesterday and stuttered my ass off talking to all the different recruiters. It was a bit rough at first but I honest...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2019
3 points

I live in the Philadelphia area and am an Eagles fan. He is a very popular player here and is pretty universally loved by Eagles fans but during his whole time here I don't think I have ever seen one ...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2019
1 points

As long as you're doing your part and contributing to the conversation (not just responding to questions) and trying to get to know them, I think you'll be good. Do you know the reference for my usern...

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Employment & CareerFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2019
2 points

Hey there’s cheer up, right now I’m working as a lifeguard which is communications with people and that helped me a lot ...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2019
5 points

Worst: This actually happened on a number of occasions. I work in tech as a Consultant so I have to do presentations pretty frequently to clients. I can remember at least twice stuttering during the p...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2019
5 points

Worst: I’m 48 so cannot remember a single negative incident. Like others, I was bullied a lot through junior high so by the time I got to high school, I stopped talking completely. Best: I’ve tol...

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