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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2016
2 points

That's true. I also looked at some youtube videos about this position and for the most part, a lot of the individuals are very articulate and have great customer service. It's frustrating to think ho...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2016
8 points

Haven't been a claims adjuster, but literally every job posting ever says "Strong oral communication skills." I bet it also says "motivated self starter" or someone with "strong initiative" who is ...

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Employment & Career
postr/StutterJun 19, 2016
4 points

Applying for jobs that require "Strong oral communication skills"

Applying for jobs that require "Strong oral communication skills" I am a covert stutterer and some days are pretty bad while other days I can get by without feeling too depressed. I am seeking employm...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2016
2 points

I've had this too. I used to work on the phones 50+ hours a week. Stuttering was rarely a problem because I enjoyed the job but one day at work I felt so overwhelmed and I stuttered like a madman all ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2016
1 points

Basically, I have a whole host of weird neuro problems that happen with varying frequency. Communication issues are just the ones that press the most frequently on my brain. I got referred on the basi...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Neurological & BrainSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2016
1 points

I had a job interview last week, got accepted and had my first "working day" today. Stuttered while asking pretty much every customer if they wanted a bag, but apart from that, it went well :) ...

School & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Employment & CareerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2016
1 points

Hmm. Maybe as a last resort, could you go to the unemployment office to see what temporary jobs they might have?...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2016
1 points

I wish i knew. I've never had a job, and i just cant seem to get one no matter how hard i try. ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2016
3 points

i had an interview for mcdonalds yesterday, somehow didn't stutter once, still got rejected. ...

School & WorkCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2016
5 points

I feel that way a lot when I stutter or have a hard time pronunciation a word and I see the person's facial expression - cringing and confused. I hate that feeling. It's been really difficult for me r...

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commentr/StutterJun 16, 2016
3 points

I also work retail, although most of the time I'm behind the scenes rather than on the shop floor. I've never had to deal with a customer that didn't bare with me, or at least didn't act annoyed. Spe...

School & WorkSpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerBlocks & StoppagesFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2016
3 points

Hey there! Welcome to the subreddit. We have a form of practice on here, on a program called Discord. Here, you can text and voice chat others, and ask to practice, many do it all the time. [Click t...

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commentr/StutterJun 14, 2016
1 points

I don't know about a group or list that would call you. A good strategy might be call to order food if you ever do that. Answering the phone at work is good help. I have a mild stutter, but calling pe...

Community & SupportSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Advice RequestsEmployment & CareerPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2016
3 points

Answering the phone can be hard. Even saying things by rote can be hard for me too. "th-thank you for c-c-calling (name of store) th-th-this is (insert my name, stuttering my own name)". Having people...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & NamesEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2016
1 points

One thing a therapist did with me was calling random carryout places and asking about their specials. If you can work in questions that include problem works, all the better. As long as you don't call...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Seeking TherapyFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2016
2 points

Me too. And I was a mess this morning. I had to hand off a task to a coworker and explaining something that should only take 30 seconds took five minutes...

Speech & StutteringSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJun 13, 2016
3 points

Just out of curiosity ; does anyone out there knows what causes people to stutter? I have stuttered my entire life and I feel like it's really keeping me from getting an actual meaningful job.

Just out of curiosity ; does anyone out there knows what causes people to stutter? I have stuttered my entire life and I feel like it's really keeping me from getting an actual meaningful job. ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2016
1 points

I am fragrance evaluator for a consumer products company. So it is a lot about convincing a group of people that a certain fragrance is the best option on a project. A lot of this convincing is done...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2016
1 points

Man, I feel your pain. My cousin has a more severe stutter than I do and I think she is working in data entry for medical records. I am in the same dilemma right now. After going through some health...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2016
1 points

Have you thought about a career in freelancing? How does programming or design sound? You can learn online and build a reputation on freelance websites and work on projects. ...

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Employment & Career