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I have a decent enough stutter. It’s definitely noticeable, but I wouldn’t say it’s utterly devastating. I struggled with confidence my entire life due to it. It really held me back and honestly, it s...

Yeah. That is ridiculously common. I once had a guy get snarky about how long it took me to give my name. The guy was a worker at the tech help desk I had to call while at work....

Stutter here. I went and got my class A license and became a truck driver. Don’t really have to talk to people other then when you’re delivering or picking up a load. ...

I quit my last job over it. I totally see where you're coming from. I was also told by a coworker at the same job that she'd "punch the stutter out of me". It's tough to say the least ...

Don't quit. Turn your frustrations into a awesome CV and job applications. If you do decide to quit. Then let the whole World know how your ex employer treats those with disabilities. Also, tell th...

I'm a recently recovered stutterer who had high ambitions, so I understand your pain. A lot of people are recommending for you not to quit, but if your responsibilities cause you stress and anxiety, t...

That sounds awful, people don't understand what a struggle it is for us. I wouldn't quit now but I'd definitely be look for a job that doesn't involve sales that is still in your profession. It's not ...

Don't quit. Grow from this. What company is it? Call places, tell them you work for so and so and you're wondering if they're hiring if you really want to quit. But don't make any haste decisions base...

This sucks. I’m going to quit my job

This sucks. I’m going to quit my job I need to vent. This post is difficult. I’ve kind of managed to control my stuttering over the years; I believe I’ve gotten better. I’m fact, when I was in my twe...

Hey there, as a med student who stutters, I want to say that you should never give up on your dream, even if you're older now than when you bombed those interviews. You're a different person now, and ...

Tell them straight up, "I stutter but it's not a hindrance to me whatsoever," and then go on to tell them the strength you have thanks to your stutter. Tell them it has made you appreciate the importa...

Trash man, mail man, truck driver. On the flip side consider getting a job with some talking where you get a chance to practice techniques and get used to speaking to strangers. Cashiers, for example...

What jobs can I get where I don't have to talk much?

What jobs can I get where I don't have to talk much? I currently work as a data entry clerk for an appliance parts store. I block a lot when I answer the phone and in the last couple of times working ...

Do you advertise that you stutter? Putting it out there beforehand or near the start of an interview may make it easier on you and also make them more comfortable with it. It’s a bit like removing the...

Doing phone interviews with speech difficulties. I've been unemployed for over 8 months. Any advice?

Doing phone interviews with speech difficulties. I've been unemployed for over 8 months. Any advice? I was laid off in April and I've been seeking employment ever since. I've had many phone screeners ...

I get what you're saying and 100% agree, and I've not let my stutter define me and I've achieved a lot, university, traveling, friends, job etc but there is some stuff where fluent speech is pretty es...

Stuttering and substance abuse

Stuttering and substance abuse Any studies on these two things having any correlation? 20 years old. Been stuttering my whole life. Discovered at the age of 17 - oh hey - when i'm drunk I don't stutte...

It is definitely a struggle- but don’t let it define you. Follow your dreams. You say you want to be a politician? Former Vice President Joe Biden is a stutterer. Here he is discussing it: https://you...

Sick and tired

Sick and tired Im really getting sick and tired of everyone around me. Whenever i stutter people act like I have a mental illness and ignore me for the rest of the day. And what bothers me most is th...

Many moons ago, I was on Wellbutrin for depression. My stutter pretty much went away. I did some research and many stutterers said it worked for them even though it was not its intended purpose. ...