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commentr/StutterApr 4, 2018
8 points

“Do you even stutter bro?” Ha. Hell ya I do! Stuttered my whole life. You’re right in one respect, it’s your choice to choose whatever job you want. I’m just trying to tell you that we can’t give you...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2018
7 points

Thank you, I appreciate your input. However, it is also my choice to choose a job based on my stuttering. Please do not assume that you speak for everyone who stutters. Not everyone has their dream j...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2018
8 points

It’s the only real answer. We don’t know you from Adam. Being someone who stutters doesn’t make someone perfectly suited for any job. There are people who stutter in literally every line of work. They...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2018
34 points

Any job that the person who stutters wants to have...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2018
2 points

Both are expansive fields with dozens of options. Database Administrator, Database Warehouse Architect, Systems Analyst... the list goes on. All will require a degree of communication, but nothing lik...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterApr 4, 2018
7 points

What is the perfect job for a person who stutters?

What is the perfect job for a person who stutters? I have mild stuttering. I don’t think its that bad but its enough to give me A LOT of anxiety at any job where I am required to talk, especially on t...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2018
2 points

I don't know what the jet programme is but I taught English and chemistry in China and they didn't even background check me or even check my qualifications if you speak English they're willing to pay ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2018
2 points

Congrats mate. Recently started a new job too. Both boss and colleagues have been awesome about my stutter (aka not mentioning it at all)!...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Validation & EmpathyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2018
7 points

Some people who stutter and can keep a healthy outlook on life can be fairly strong in empathy, patience and listening. These are valuable skills and good employees know that having lots of perspecti...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/StutterMar 29, 2018
13 points

I told a company to pass on me for a job due to my stutter

I told a company to pass on me for a job due to my stutter but they still want me to come in. =) It's a very small company (kickstarter in 2011) with only about 10 employees. I've been getting burnt ...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHope & MotivationEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2018
6 points

Long time lurker, but I rarely post. I felt like this should be one of the few times though... Confidence is everything. I went to a college where they focused on group work, presentations, and paper...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Preparation & RehearsalMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2018
5 points

Hey buddy, hang in there! I’m just gonna echo what others have said: I’m sorry for the way you are treated by people around you, but don’t take it personally if they are attacking/mistreating you bec...

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Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & BoundariesHope & Motivation+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2018
4 points

Yeah I already did it they don't even notice if you take long breaks in between words and I mean at the end of the day your still able to speak English and therefore are able to teach it...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterMar 28, 2018
1 points

Can I get a job as an English teacher in another country as a stutterer?

Can I get a job as an English teacher in another country as a stutterer? I have a mild stutter. I stutter maybe ever 2 minutes or so. I'm looking to move to another country, and the easiest job for me...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2018
7 points

Dude, take computer classes like graphic design or CAD. If I could go back to your age, I absolutely would have done that. I think those type of jobs would be great for a stutterer. ...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2018
1 points

If it makes you especially uncomfortable, you can tell your boss and quite possibly make an agreement that lets you avoid that task. Otherwise, I mean, you're not required to tell your boss and your b...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
postr/StutterMar 26, 2018
3 points

Is it worth telling boss or just deal with it?

Is it worth telling boss or just deal with it? Just got a job at a nonprofit in DC area. I'm almost 24 and have had professional jobs before but this is the first time I will have calls coming in to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2018
4 points

I went to speech therapy myself and overtime and especially through high school it got a bit rough not to mention the situation at work. I realized that the more I thought about it the more anxious i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringGenetic & Family FactorsFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2018
2 points

Don't worry, take the job. Go along with it as this will only help you to improve, yeah a lot of stress during the process, but is going to be worth it....

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2018
2 points

I'm an adult and found my speech affecting my job, I went to the EVMS speech therapy class in Norfolk, VA. Changed my life 2 weeks and I have 100% CONTROL over my speech. I'm not perfect but I know ex...

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Therapy ExperiencesFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career