I know exactly how you feel. I've had issues in the past with attending classes during name introductions, and even though teachers suggested that they inform the class that I stuttered beforehand, or that I do so myself. I didn't want to, because like you, I didn't want to appear weak, or different. But fact of the matter is that we *are* different. We have a handicap. Like someone who has a limp and have difficult time walking, we have a hard time speaking. Unlike someone with a physical handicap though, a stutter doesn't exactly prevent us from doing any particular job. 911 operator might be a legitimate concern, but otherwise no. Regardless, your stutter still causes you a great deal emotional distress, and I think you should consider being open about to employer about it. Help break the taboo in our society that issues can't be openly discussed. Stuttering is not an issue people know much about, and there's a lot of misconceptions. By being open about your stutter, you can inform potential employers, friends and family exactly what is up with you. Not that you're doing so to get special treatment. It's not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength, maturity, and honesty.