I've been wanting to be a manager for 3 years now, today I finally got it.

I've been wanting to be a manager for 3 years now, today I finally got it. I work at HEB, a Texas grocery store. I started working at 16, almost 21 now. When I first started my stutter was terrible, I could barely talk to customers. Over the years I became more comfortable in speaking, I still couldn't talk over the intercom though. I always wanted to be a manager, but my stutter held me back. I used the excuses to not become a manager: "I just don't want the stress" "I graduate soon, I want an easy job during school" and so on... But I was just afraid of admitting to my coworkers that the reason was because of my stutter (for mainly the intercom lol). Over the past 4 or so months, I have gained the confidence and ability to finally make announcement over the intercom without stuttering and having a panic attack for a few hours afterwards. But now what was my excuse? I couldn't tell myself that the intercom was the only thing holding me back anymore, so I applied. It was scary, but I applied. The other partner who applied was a very vocal and articulate guy, I felt I had no chance. But I got the position. I got it. Despite all my worries and insecurities, I was able to apply and get in. I feel like anything is possible. ​ My takeaway for anyone reading this struggling: It sucks stuttering, I don't like it at all. But that didn't stop me from working everyday, being required to talk. I worked every day to get to where I am no matter how hard some days are. So if there is something that you want, don't let your impediment get in the way. With hard work you will get to where you want to be.