For several years as the diversity and inclusion narrative unfolded, I had this gut feeling that the Big Tech companies pushing it has it all backwards. I had no idea how to point it out until I had my Great Awakening. I remember asking some people who were not white, "have you ever had a position due to your skin color or gender?"
They ALWAYS reply with, "No! I earned EVERYTHING that I got. "
Them later in the conversation, "how did I get selected for this specific opportunity?"
I just shrug and share my uncertainty.
Now that I look back, it always makes me wonder about many applications to jobs, schools, etc. The four that will be asked is usually: ethnicity, gender, veteran status, and disability.
I've usually replied for all four, but now I just reply with gender and veteran status.
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For several years as the diversity and inclusion narrative unfolded, I had this gut feeling that the Big Tech companies pushing it has it all backwards. I had no idea how to point it out until I had my Great Awakening. I remember asking some people who were not white, "have you ever had a position due to your skin color or gender?"
They ALWAYS reply with, "No! I earned EVERYTHING that I got. "
Them later in the conversation, "how did I get selected for this specific opportunity?"
I just shrug and share my uncertainty.
Now that I look back, it always makes me wonder about many applications to jobs, schools, etc. The four that will be asked is usually: ethnicity, gender, veteran status, and disability.
I've usually replied for all four, but now I just reply with gender and veteran status.