postr/StutterJanuary 24, 2019

Would I do well in a sale position with a stutter?

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Would I do well in a sale position with a stutter? Hello everyone, hope everyone is doing great! I just wanted some opinions on a question I have. So I've had a mild stutter since I was a child. It's not super severe but it still comes up especially in words starting in Bs or Ps. I stutter less when around people I'm comfortable with such as my friends and family but much more with strangers. I've had jobs where I was a cashier and would have to constantly interact with customer on a daily basis. Every time I would start to stutter I would always get really self contentious about it. It can truly be frustrating at times but I try to keep it under control. I usually would stop myself from saying the word or pause for a moment when I feel like I'm about to stutter. This sometimes makes people look at me weird or confused by what I'm trying to do. I feel like though my various jobs I've developed a strong foundation for customer service and being able to interact with a variety of different people with ease. I'm interested in applying for a job as a sales representative at a wireless retailer like: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile. My question is does stuttering play a role when trying to get a position like this?

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others