postr/StutterFebruary 28, 2015

My severely embarrassing moment

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My severely embarrassing moment I've worked in a call centre as a stutterer for 2 months now. Vocally, I've been fine. Smashing out KPIs, bonding with callers, rarely blocking and never stuttered. Today was my last shift there. First call of the day and I absolutely butcher my verbatim greeting. I stutter on every word and forget my call flow. I literally choke and gag on the phone in disbelief. Call lasted 4:35, a number I will never forget in my life. I could tell by the callers tone that she was in disbelief as was I. Without thought or doubt, I logged out, picked up my bag and left. I guess it was the most embarrassing moment of my life. I don't know if it can be topped but it was severely awkward. What is the best way to emotionally heal from something this severe? I've had some bad moments, but I was working in a call centre for a major company. It was horrible. On Friday night I got absolutely shitfaced so that may have caused it as I still feel like shit from it. Possibly because it was my last day I didn't care a lot? I don't know.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentHarmful Med Outcomes

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