commentr/StutterJanuary 15, 2026

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I’m going through the same thing right now, and your post really hit me. I’m a software developer with 2 years of experience, and I’ve been looking for a job for the past two months. I also stammer. During interviews, some HRs cut the call as soon as they notice it, and in other cases, I clear all the technical rounds but get rejected in the final HR round. It feels like my skills and experience don’t matter once my stammering becomes noticeable. It’s honestly very discouraging and affects confidence a lot. Just wanted you to know you’re not alone in this, and I really hope things change—for all of us—where ability is valued more than fluency.

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School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance

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Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment