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commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
3 points

Thank you for asking! I think it's important to make the point strongly that if they have any issues, you are there to hear them. I say this from experience. Knowing my boss is open to hearing me an...

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commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
4 points

Bravo! Thank you for being so considerate. Just pull them aside and talk to them 1:1 and say if you need anything… I’m here… you get the picture. Definitely don’t bring it up unless they do!...

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commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
33 points

As others have said, treat them as anyone else, don’t mention the stuttering....

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commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
5 points

Exactly, the best thing you can do is treat them like you would any other employee. Treating them any differently, even if your intentions are good, is incredibly patronizing....

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commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
1 points

I’d put it on the application if you’re able, having a stutter is considered a disability. It’s always best to let them know whenever possible...

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commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
18 points

I don't know what type of job this is, but the best thing would probably be just treating them like you would treat anyone else. I wouldn't mention their stutter unless they mention it....

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commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
9 points

That’s up to you. I personally don’t view my stutter as a disability, but you might and that is fine. I typically will start and important conversation saying something like “I just want to let you kn...

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commentr/StutterJun 18, 2024
7 points

It sounds like the stutter may not have been the deciding factor since you told them ahead of time, which is good. Sucks though you didn't get the position. I'm sure we can all relate here. Just keep ...

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2024
2 points

I'm 25 - my parents have spent well over $10k on therapy and nothing has worked. I've dealt with the same issues ever since I was very young. I recall the times when I was in elementary school and I w...

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commentr/StutterJun 16, 2024
2 points

Thank for the advice guys. I took the leap of faith and went. I actually had a really good time and before I went I had explained to him beforehand I had a stutter and he was totally okay with it....

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commentr/StutterJun 16, 2024
1 points

Ive mentioned it to coworkers in passing but haven't ever specifically declared it if I'm having trouble with report. Only time I disclosed it purposefully was when I called a surgeon at like 3 in the...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2024
1 points

Hard to say that when a manager could decide they don’t want to hire you! It’s happened to me 4 times this time I had no choice but to hide it. So it’s not always easy to tell them. Plus when u do tel...

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commentr/StutterJun 16, 2024
1 points

I build softwares and attend daily calls with people. I've severe stutter too but I tell that in advance before starting a conversation so they know why I'm making those wierd faces. Most of them time...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2024
1 points

Tell the people at work that you stutter. Part of your anxiety will be your secret being revealed and uncertainty about how that will go. This should stop the laughing and jokes as your colleagues wil...

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commentr/StutterJun 14, 2024
1 points

Hello - a friend in the stuttering community forwarded this discussion to me. I’m a person who stutters, and a family law litigation attorney. I fought against my stutter for most of my life, and stil...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2024
21 points

I always start with this: "Good morning. My name is Pedro Pena, and I'll be your trainer today. I do have a stutter, so if I get stuck on any word, give me 8 hours, and hopefully, it will come out (...

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Preparation & RehearsalHumor & Community ToneDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2024
9 points

I would love ask you more. I’m a nursing student and I am so worried how medical professionals will view me. Do you disclose you stutter ?...

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commentr/StutterJun 14, 2024
5 points

Hey, I’m really sorry that this happened to you. I’m 29 and I still get anxious at any job that means I have to speak to the public. Something I have found that I’m still working on but has changed a...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2024
1 points

so everytime this happen to me and somebody that dont know me react i just sayz" ye im stuttering" , most of time they imediatly stop laughin reacting, we have to deal with it, it wont kill us nor th...

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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2024
1 points

It's better to straight up tell your coworkers that you stutter and things like that can happen from time to time. It's something you have limited control over. Most people will understand and apprec...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception