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commentr/StutterNov 20, 2018
2 points

How do you know you failed the interview? Did they tell you that you didn’t get the job? I’ve had many interviews that I felt I “flopped” because of my stutter but ended up getting the job. And other...

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commentr/StutterNov 20, 2018
2 points

Been there man. I was reached out to by a recruiter where they were hiring for basically my dream job. I was able to be pretty fluent with the recruiter, but when the time came to talk to the employer...

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commentr/StutterNov 20, 2018
2 points

You're young but I promise it'll get better. You have no idea how many interviews I've stuttered my ass off in... And some of them were for call center positions lmao. I've learned to mask my stutter ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2018
26 points

I had a phone interview today, I'm well beyond 18, and feel the exact same way. I wrote two pages of notes for a 20 minute call and was able to *maybe* get through 1/4 of it. This was for a senior e...

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Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindset shift
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2018
1 points

I feel that. If it makes you feel better, I started a new office job a few months ago and it was no way near as bad as I made it out in my head. ...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2018
2 points

Don't have second thoughts. Seriously, being a scientist is one of the best careers for a person who stutters. Research involves much more written communication than spoken. On top of that, you will b...

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commentr/StutterNov 19, 2018
6 points

I started a new job past week and this was me every other hour. Heading in on the train right now with a knot in my stomach....

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Stress & Fight/FlightEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2018
8 points

hey, i am an organic chemist, too! i have a phd in the field, did a post-doc, and am now working at a pharmaceutical company as a process chemist. ​ i'm a real-deal, bona-fide stutterer. ...

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postr/StutterNov 18, 2018
8 points

Feeling down :/

Feeling down :/ This is just a vent message. I don’t know anyone who stutters in my circle of people so it’s nice to come here to talk to people who understand what I’m going through. I’m currently ...

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commentr/StutterNov 18, 2018
3 points

It's going to be a one hour interview with me over Skype call. It's just those willing to volunteer (I wish I could compensate everyone who helps). For the past two months I've been reading peer-revi...

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postr/StutterNov 18, 2018
5 points

Volunteers Needed for my Research Study

Volunteers Needed for my Research Study Hello, I am Sabian Polanco a high school AP Research student who is researching people who stutter and how stereotyping from their peers may have made them feel...

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commentr/StutterNov 18, 2018
4 points

I've made this comment before on this sub, but I truly believe that us folks with stutters are generally much more intelligent than the average person (emotionally as well). I believe this stems ...

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commentr/StutterNov 16, 2018
1 points

Congratulations!! Just go in there and be confident, I really feel like the initial phone interview is the hardest part and you nailed it! ...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2018
1 points

Congratulations! As for your interview, I would also suggest trying to show that sure you have a stutter, but you don't let that stop you from doing difficult things, like job interviews. They can onl...

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Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2018
1 points

Congratulations!! I’m really happy for you, I’ve been job hunting for 6 months now and I absolutely dread the phone screening, it always sinks me. I’m sure you’ll be great at the next one, best of luc...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2018
2 points

That's fantastic, I am so happy for you. Learn everything you can about the company before you interview. Understand what kind of environment you are walking into. Write down all the questions yo...

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Employment & Career
postr/StutterNov 15, 2018
2 points

I have a job fair this weekend and im terrified.

I have a job fair this weekend and im terrified. Im just here venting, i feel like im not even ready to hold a job because of my anxiety. What are some tips or advice that can help me get through this...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2018
9 points

Congrats! For the in person interview my best advice is to avoid acting embarrassed or defeated if you do stutter. Stop, smile, excuse yourself and start again. If you show the interviewer that you ha...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2018
1 points

Hell yeah good job!! My only advice is to just be yourself. The hardest and most stressful part is over (freaking phones arrggghhh)!...

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Employment & Career
postr/StutterNov 15, 2018
67 points

I nailed a phone screening interview and got called in for an in-person interview!!

I nailed a phone screening interview and got called in for an in-person interview!! I’ve been searching for a full-time job for months since graduating with a BS in criminal justice, and after literal...

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