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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
1 points

Well, now that you know how that employer responds...do you really want to work for someone like that? If it's fast food, just go to the next one. You don't necessarily need to be working storefront...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
2 points

yeah, i need to get involved in all of this more again. i moved to NJ recently and the NSA meeting places weren't super close to me and i've been busy with a new job. excuses, excuses!...

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postr/StutterJan 7, 2018
6 points

Stuttering has ruined my life

Stuttering has ruined my life I've never been able to do any activities I otherwise would have done if i didn't stutter as I was afraid of embarrassing myself or being asked for my name which i strugg...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

I wanted that job. Really badly. It's a simple job at a fast food restaurant. Yeah my dad told me that but man I'm broke I'm not kidding so I want to apply to jobs I want to work at and think I can ...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Ah, okay if the person said that don't take it personally. It just means he or she didn't see you as a fit, and so I would just treat it like the job wasn't a fit for me either. Find a job that isn'...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

I've had tons of interviews but none well maybe 1 or 2 with the person fully knowing about it. YES okay so I did ask for feedback for one job I applied for and the person said I'm not sure you can do ...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Well for me i know what it feels like and what she is going through because I've been in that shoes but to someone who has never dealt with something like that or ever encountered it, they might view ...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Only thing I can say, is that you so far haven't had any luck getting a job because of your stutter. There's nothing to lose by switching up your strategy. The fear of what people will think. If they ...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

But why me? What did I do to deserve this? Why can't I have a normal life? I just don't want the employer to hire me bc of that bc if I don't they might think oh she will think it's bc of her speech...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
2 points

I study criminology and I had to work with underage kids who did an illegal act that if they would be +18 they would get a severe sentence. I didnt tell them really. I send an email for an applicati...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

> What if they still won't choose me? I may think maybe it is because of my speech? An employer will realise that you stutter no matter what. Telling them yourself right off the bat makes the best...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

What kind of internship? Did you tell them? Are you open about it to other people and what do they say? I just don't want to be treated differently or to get the job bc of it and if I won't get it...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Yes, there is an expectation to speak properly, but not fluently. I have done some interviews for internships. For my last internship my employer had to choose between me and 9 other candidates. We al...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

What if they still won't choose me? I may think maybe it is because of my speech? Well, yeah but that's not the case. The thing is - there's always someone better and more experienced who can speak be...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

Yes I read that so right now, I don't care if I speak fluently or not but there's an expectation to be fluent. Like how about in job or interviews? ...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

I'm really sorry for you. I know how the feeling is when someone rejected us in every thing just because we're stammer. First, you need to talk with someone who understand you; may be your best frie...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
1 points

I'm really sorry for you. I know how the feeling is when someone rejected us in every thing just because we're stammer. First, you need to talk with someone who understand you; may be your best frie...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2018
3 points

I'm sorry about your situation. I've been exactly where you are, and often still are. Feeling frustrated, alone, and wondering why I deserve this. *No one* deserves this, we here just drew the short s...

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postr/StutterJan 5, 2018
18 points

From crying so much this morning, my eyes still hurt

From crying so much this morning, my eyes still hurt Hi all. Thanks for your replies in advance. I posted a while ago on here detailing my situation but I need some more advice. I had a mental breakd...

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2018
3 points

Hey, so I am a stutterer myself. My advice to you is to find a good speech therapist, preferably someone who is specialised in stuttering. I have been to a couple therapist myself and I can say from e...

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