adap2it
master brummie
The original thread title about a Brummie accent holding you back, was very true back in the 50's and beyond. I don't believe that our accent could be singled out for this distinction. I think that the attitude of many in the south that "anywhere north of Luton" was applied to all accents. My personal experience was that having an "accent" meant that you were "thick" and incapable of anything other than a profession on the "factory floor". Things have changed now, however, it still remains a personal issue for me.
Dave A
Dave A