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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2016
1 points

Nice! I look forward to your vlogs. Yeah the events of today put me in a stuttering "valley". But it's the start of spring break for me so I'll take the day off tomorrow from everything, maybe go for ...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
1 points

I feel like I might have semi-bombed an interview on Monday too because of my speech. They told me I'd hear back by tomorrow or Monday morning at the latest. So we'll see. I'm really hoping they offer...

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commentr/StutterMar 10, 2016
2 points

It wasn't today but Monday I had a job interview for a place I'm really hoping will hire me. My speech was pretty terrible that day unfortunately and I'm sincerely hoping that the interviewers can loo...

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commentr/StutterMar 7, 2016
1 points

Hang in there buddy. I was mortified of presentations in school and was extremely miserable whenever I had to. Later on in college, I was in a give-no-fucks phase that immensely helped. I guess we nee...

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commentr/StutterMar 6, 2016
3 points

In America you're the majority ;) 50.4% to be exact. So assuming you're from the USA you're the majority in a minority. :) I get you, but I wholeheartedly disagree with the dating thing. Just goin...

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commentr/StutterMar 6, 2016
1 points

Thanks for the advice! I'm actually in medical school now. I've never really avoided presentations throughout my schooling. My stuttering has greatly improved in conversations at this point in my lif...

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commentr/StutterMar 5, 2016
3 points

I understand what you're saying. I've never spoken with or even come into contact with a female stutterer. I've always stuck to the belief that my stutter is a good barometer of others' character. E...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2016
1 points

I made a joke about my stutter during my job interview. It went over real well. I was stuttering off and on the whole time. It made it more awkward because we didnt talking about it. So the classic qu...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2016
1 points

I am in the same boat you are. I have been doing interviews since I am about to be going to college. I know it is illegal for them to discriminate on how we speak, but its easy to say I wasn't qualifi...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2016
2 points

Hey brother. Youre not alone. Ive also bombed in an interview and stuttered my ass off. Just remember it is not your fault. Im preparing for the same thing, I graduate in one month and will be job hun...

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postr/StutterFeb 24, 2016
2 points

Any tips on how to stay cool during an interview?

Any tips on how to stay cool during an interview? I have an interview tomorrow morning and I think i'm ready, except for my fluency. It's pretty unpredictable (sometimes it's perfect, sometimes I can'...

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2016
2 points

Myself and one of my frat brothers stuttered. He ended up the President and myself the VP. Don't let it hold you back....

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commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2016
4 points

Comes down to this, either you find a fit in a fraternity or you don't. Stutter aside, that's true for any guy rushing. Don't force it, and if brothers from one are giving you shit over it, they ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2016
1 points

Same. It's harder than people think, looking for a job that doesn't have much phone talk/customer interactions. :/ and the ones that do usually require some kind of a degree. And going to school is an...

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commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2016
2 points

I used to work in a job where I had to take calls and talk to clients. I took the job as a challenge to increase my confidence and speaking skills. I was great in the interview and I spoke almost flaw...

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commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2016
2 points

Hell yeah, I work as a bus boy and do a little bit of serving at the cafe I work at. Good on you!...

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commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2016
2 points

I live in Canada and I was also thinking of applying for a tax break too. my main reason for thinking of applying is because so many jobs demand excellent oral communication and during interviews my ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2016
1 points

Taking the easy way really only makes it harder in the future. I have been unemployed for these last two months. Mainly because I just feel too tired to look for a job. And every time I look through t...

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
1 points

No problem! As of now, I would like to specialize in some kind of surgery but that can change at any moment haha. I do not see a therapist anymore, but I did see one throughout high school and start o...

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2016
1 points

Thanks alot for the reply- Great words of advice! I normally dont get to talk about this topic to alot of people so I am seeing this as a opportunity to learn. My apologies if my questions are too per...

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