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It said that for the job that I’ve been in since mid 2016. My speech was terrible but I still got hired. In my field I.T. they only care if you can fix problems, not how you speak....

I can relate to this so well...currently going for a bachelors degree and I already know it will be a struggle with all the presenatations I will have to do. I’m always afraid that once I graduate, fi...

Anxious about my stutter

Anxious about my stutter I have been looking for new jobs and every time I read the job description it says “excellent oral communicator” and I immediately say to myself “that’s not me” and move on. I...

Active Duty Air Force for the past 12 years, 3.5 of which were as a drill sergeant. Getting through training is honestly no different than getting through anything else in life. Just stay confident, b...

Anyone in Air Force, Navy or Army?

Anyone in Air Force, Navy or Army? Or a cop or anything related to defense/ law enforcement. If yes how do you cope up with day to day life in such an environment? And how did you get through training...

In some circumstances it is better, but others, the same. Of course when first meeting someone new, or working with a new group of guys I'll stutter, but after a short amount of time it becomes easier...

Yeah I’m a sound guy where I’m constantly talking on the mic in front of hundreds/thousands of people haha never thought I’d be doing that in a million years. It’s always scary at first but you get us...

I'm quite lucky in that respect I'm 18 now and I've had various reddit accounts for 2 years, and I've never thought of comparing it to a physical limitation, people often take talking for granted and ...

No problem! I wish I had Reddit when I was in school. A ton of good information out there and people willing to help. Just stay confident and get peace from knowing people will get your back. Of cou...

Was answering some interview questions about my stuttering, and realized I’ve come a long way!!

Was answering some interview questions about my stuttering, and realized I’ve come a long way!! I was asked to give my life story with stuttering in an interview tonight, and got some good self reflec...

Agreed. I think that you are right about self acceptance and its ability to enable a PWS to bounce back into a positive mindset, especially when things are going wrong. But you also said that one of t...

Be involved. Get into sports, clubs, etc, You'll meet a ton of new people, discover or build new talents, keep fit physically and mentally, and be able to showcase your talents. It's great on a resume...

I just gave my first public speech today in a hackathon ( I stepped in for the main speaker as he wasn't available) and can't believe I hardly stuttered. For the past few months, I have learning self ...

Despite a pretty severe stutter I was somewhat this guy in college and am keeping it up with some high pressure meetings at work. It's definitely it sucks the first few times but I can guarantee that...

Only getting started. My contract is up for the country I'm working in, so phone interviews here I come. FML. Stress from moving the family back to the States, and the impending doom of phone intervie...

I ma hopefully joining the USAF in 2020 as a Captain/Nurse practitioner. I can't wait. Don't let anything come in between you and your goals. You will not be able to live with the regret. You'll be fi...

I had a pretty severe stutter and I was active duty, PM me I'll pass you some info....

Somehow I passed the screening for submarine duty and instructor duty. Although I did have a special screening for it during the beginning of instructor training school. I rarely got razed for it or a...

I have a moderate to severe stutter in high anxiety situations. I was in missile defense in the Army for about 5 years. Other than the constant joking around about the stutter and calling me, "PVT stu...

Stuttering and Military

Stuttering and Military How am I supposed to be an officer of character in the United States Air Force if I can't really control a stutter I've had for 13 years? (I'm 20) Is there anyone in the milita...