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In reply to the discussion: "Sexism, racism and bullying are driving people out of tech, US study finds" [View all]IronLionZion
(45,433 posts)It can vary by company and team of course, but there is often an undercurrent of people being literally put in our place by the managers who assign people to tasks based not on any skills, experience, or which state we live, but only on looks. You'd have to see it for yourself. If Trump ever found out what sort of people work on federal contracts, his head would explode. I keep wondering when he'll issue an exec order that contractors have to be US citizens. People who look like me are extremely overrepresented in the lower level jobs in tech.
About 3 years ago, I decided I've had enough of people assigning me to projects. I'm going to apply for assignments that I want or change companies. 3 years later, 3 companies later, life is good for me now. I like my work, team, clients, and commute.
Never let someone make you feel like you don't deserve what you want or you don't belong in your own country. There is more than just one type of American.