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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2019
1 points

No, my stutter got worse when I started working in my early 20s. ​...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2019
1 points

Stuttering does play a role in trying to get a sales position, once you get a sales position, and as time goes on in the sales position. By the way, it will affect practically everything else you do o...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2019
1 points

I've always had jobs working with the public where I am selling them something or other situations that involve a lot of speaking. You will ALWAYS have rude people who will make a joke or say someth...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2019
2 points

My own experience was that people stopped making fun of me past the age of 20. Part of the reason was that I went to grad school and interacted mostly with more educated and understanding people ...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2019
1 points

If you want to work in sales then work in sales. Don't let your stutter stand in the way of doing what you want to do...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2019
1 points

I can’t speak more highly of developing a rhythm, especially if the job is some what monotonous. You’ll get your 50 phrases that you say 100 times a day with no issues. ...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2019
1 points

I would say no people tend to listen if you’re helping them regardless of the stutter I worked as a sales floor rep my last job and would constantly have to assist customers every second of the day an...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterJan 24, 2019
2 points

Would I do well in a sale position with a stutter?

Would I do well in a sale position with a stutter? Hello everyone, hope everyone is doing great! I just wanted some opinions on a question I have. So I've had a mild stutter since I was a child. It's ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2019
8 points

Fuuuuck dude I'm sorry to hear about everything, I know the struggle, it's held me back from even trying to achieve anything in life....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2019
2 points

For sure. Yeah I have all the confidence in the world. I speak loud and proud on the phone, but some times I get a little too ahead of myself and stutter. What’s surprising is that they brought up, ...

School & Work
Employment & CareerPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2019
3 points

Yes, had a similar situation. Crushed first interview and then stuttered more than usual on final interview. The interviewer brought up my stuttering and asked if it would be an issue. She then asked ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 23, 2019
2 points

Feel like I lost out on a great job opportunity because I stutter

Feel like I lost out on a great job opportunity because I stutter So a little background. I’ve had a stutter/block since I was 4. I’ve come a long way and can hide it pretty damn well these days. The ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2019
1 points

Reading your story really hit me hard emotionally. I’m 22 and my stutter is also holding me back a lot. I only have a high school diploma and I’ve dropped out of both college & uni. Though I do pl...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkTherapy & Professional
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & CareerSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2019
1 points

I think most of us can agree, job interviews are so much worse with a stutter. I’ve recently had a few interviews that have gone well. In simple terms the best thing you can do is practice A TON and p...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2019
1 points

I'm in the same boat. My stutter is really bad and I don't have a social life and my career is suffering. Did you try telling your uni lecturers about your stutter? Most of them will understand and ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2019
2 points

I am gonna give you just one advice as I'm not a person who forces stuff on someone. IF YOU WANT to be better and fluent, JOIN THERAPY, I can't stress it enough. I really can't. I'm 25yo and have jo...

Therapy & ProfessionalSchool & Work
Seeking TherapyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2019
5 points

In the past when my stutter was much more visible, I would tell the interviewer early on that I have a stutter that is worse when I'm nervous such as in interviews, but it doesn't affect my confidence...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerPreparation & Rehearsal
postr/StutterJan 22, 2019
7 points

Interviewing for jobs with a stutter

Interviewing for jobs with a stutter Hi everyone, I'm graduating from university this spring and am currently interviewing for jobs. It hasn't gone very well this far, and I can't get rid of the thoug...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2019
1 points

I know how you feel, I am also 22. I have finished my degree, I did a computer science course and had a few presentations along with the big final project one. Honestly they all went terrible, but the...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeEmployment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2019
31 points

I think most people don’t care that you stutter. Yes, you will have assholes that make fun of you but they are not worth your time. Fear of public speaking is very common, including among people who...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerPublic SpeakingFluency Techniques