Tech IndustryJan 31, 2019
Dellriversrae

Qualifications not color! Forgot to press mute button.

So I was offered a job. It’s a big company and I think I was chosen because I have brown skin. I don’t believe affirmative action at all and I am definitely qualified for the position. I was in a call 10 minutes before it started and overheard a conversation in the background. It basically went as follows - she’s a woman, handicap, 40, and minority... I’m pretty grossed out as it’s what I have spent my whole career trying not to be a “token”. Do I say something, take it, or stay where I am? It’s not like I’m hurting and my current position is awesome.

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MathWorks CHop75 Jan 31, 2019

Who cares, take it and do well to shut them up.

Apple HBD Jan 31, 2019

I don't see why she needs to fight to prove, especially considering she's happy with her current job. She may not be given the best of tasks to prove her worth whereas a slightest of mistake would be attributed to her being a sympathy/diversity hire.

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pollydolly Jan 31, 2019

This didn't happen

Dell riversrae OP Jan 31, 2019

I really wish it did not. It has me feeling angry and vengeful. I want to prove them wrong but part of me says you don’t deserve my talent.

Apple HBD Jan 31, 2019

Send them a rejection with the reasoning (in writing). Let them know you have your own self respect.

Apple JobsAtApp Jan 31, 2019

Sorry about that. Must be terrible feeling.

Microsoft -Zod- Jan 31, 2019

Been there. Just outperform and shut them up.

Dell riversrae OP Jan 31, 2019

Did you feel angry or just more determined? I’m tempted to go to a competitor.

T-Mobile led Jan 31, 2019

Wtf do you mean by outperform? It's a rat race. Being happy at the job matters. Wlb

Apple HBD Jan 31, 2019

Say something or not, I wouldn't take it. If ppl in the team have that as the slightest of reasoning for offering you the job, it means you may not get the best tasks. They'll consider you a diversity hire and you won't have the same level of respect. Someone with exactly your skills and qualifications might still be seen as more competent than you.

Ness Technologies __|__ Jan 31, 2019

They will not respect you. I will not go

Amazon edyewhitec Jan 31, 2019

I will not join as I'll always be the minority hire.

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DvVM00 Jan 31, 2019

if you’re qualified , take it. nothing wrong with them also checking some other boxes

Oracle not_larry Jan 31, 2019

What’s current TC and offered TC?

Dell riversrae OP Feb 1, 2019

250k and 265k.

Activision Blizzard others Jan 31, 2019

TC offered and your current TC matter here, this isn’t like the movies we’re if you reject something on principle something better will happen “the universe will do right by you” is a fairy tale.