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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2019
3 points

I am a National Trainer for medical centers and I get that all time. I self disclose and they finally understand why I block. I know that it's my job to educate on my stutter. ...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2019
1 points

You got this. Best thing you can do is go over multiple interview questions, try them over with a friend ( don't try to script an answer too much, have a baseline of what you want to say is best) Al...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2019
1 points

You will stutter during the interview. It's ok. Don't fight the anxiety. It's ok to be anxious. Here are some tips: 1. Let the interviewer know that you stutter. 2. Focus your answers on three reason...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

I’m also a Sophomore in college and just moved to an entirely different state. I have an interview tomorrow! Yes, I’m pretty darn nervous but I know that I’ll regret the chances I don’t take. What h...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

I always make sure i so some interviews for some jobs i don’t want, before doing the interviewers for jobs i actually want. Makes me MUCH more confident. Still stutter here and there but I don’t mind ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJan 11, 2019
6 points

Television

Television Hey hey, I'm back. I've recently been contacted by a TV studio asking me to participate on a TV show about teenagers and weight loss. However, I'm not sure if I'm confident due to my spee...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

I was also very nervous doing my interviews. Just be sure to let your interviewer know you have a stutter and try your best. I stuttered horribly through mine because I was so nervous and still got th...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

Don’t cancel!!! I recently went through a phone interview (I’m the WORST over the phone) and multiple on-site interviews for a position I really want and will be great for my career...... so very high...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Preparation & RehearsalMindfulness & BreathingAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

I was in my first real interview just a couple days ago. Went really well, I know my stuff. I never told them I stutter because, well, they could hear it. They didn't ask either and never reacted stra...

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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

Do not cancel this interview. The key is practice, practice, practice. I use each interview as a life experience and I learn from each of them. Keep moving forward..... GOOD LUCK (Tip: make ni...

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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
4 points

I'm in my first year and I've got the exact same issue as you. Please go to the interview. Please. It will only be good for you. Even if you don't get the job, that's more real interview experience un...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
15 points

Don’t cancel. Grab a friend, go through some interview questions. And let the employer know you stutter. Interviews are a necessary evil for ANY job out there...

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postr/StutterJan 11, 2019
12 points

Have a job interview Wednesday... Thinking about canceling

Have a job interview Wednesday... Thinking about canceling I'm currently in my second year of college. I realized that I needed to start getting some experience to put on my resume for after I graduat...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

It's great that you feel so positively about your job! Hope the best for you. Switching jobs is such a daunting thought for someone who stutters. Specially when most of the initial interviews happen...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
2 points

Been in a new job since October. The team is new to my company so we are all learning everything from scratch. I am at the space where I am not as confused but also far from knowing everything. Thi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJan 10, 2019
16 points

Flopped really hard today on the phone

Flopped really hard today on the phone I was either blocking really hard or just couldn't form a coherent sentence. Eventually, my phone hung up for me due to the bad reception out here, so now I have...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
2 points

I've had other interviews since where I've come out and said that I clearly have a stutter and it's usually more pronounced in stressful situations like interviews. I then say I don't let it interfer...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
1 points

Hmm I'll have to keep that in mind. Did your employer ask you about the stuttering or did you bring it up? If I explain it in a job interview I definitely stutter much less, but maybe that's why I'm n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
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postr/StutterJan 9, 2019
3 points

rapper with a stutter

rapper with a stutter hey all i hope you are having a nice day. ​ i'm 17 years old and trying to become a rap artist. in the past i have made some demo songs and beats, but then aren't ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
2 points

I remember stuttering less than I normally did at that time for that interview, but I certainly stuttered - I think it was because I showed confidence/enthusiasm that I made it through ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Overthinking & MonitoringEmployment & Career