2006-06-27 14:26:06 · 14 answers · asked by shirees1970 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Honey, I do know what it feels like. It's a little alienating and lonely but you have to remember that it's just a job and you don't have to take it home with you. You also may be the door opener for many other black men and women in the company. Never show fear or discomfort. Walk in with your head high and know that you got the job because you were best suited for the position and not because of your race!
2006-06-27 14:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Nlove0519 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not as hard as you might think. I've been in an industry that in certain parts of the U.S., people of color are a rarity. I have had to prove myself 200% more than anyone. The best part of it is, I became a force to reckoned with. Doors that I normally had to break down are now opened for me with a smile... even though sometimes they are fake; but the respect is there. Don't worry about the ratio you make up in the office, focus on your productivity.
2006-06-27 14:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by mjmojaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are African American and you got the job what race you are must have not played that big a difference, if you are well respected and your work is appreciated focus on character instead of skin color.
2006-06-27 14:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by herosedy3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
another girl and myself are the only two african americans that work in the company.the company has 5 stores and we are the only two blacks that work there
2006-06-27 15:02:39 · answer #4 · answered by Child Of God 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pharmacy is small. We don't have any Blacks (except for me, and I hardly count, being only 1/16th), but I am the only Arab. We have a Mexican Indian; everyone else is justr plain white.
And you know what? No one there cares.
2006-06-28 02:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by Songbird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOPE. BUT I DO KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO B THE ONLY BLACK GIRL AT CAMP IM 14 AND THAT IS SSSOOOOO GOT DANG UNCOMFORTABLE THEN YOU'LL B AROUND THEM SO MUCH YOU BEGAN TO TALK LIKE A BLONDE AND THATS NOT LIKELY A BLACK GIRL.
2006-06-27 14:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
seen as i am white english and unemployed then no i have no idea, i can only imagine the prejudice you face and i do not envy you in anyway, ummmm good luck with your life though
2006-06-27 14:32:21 · answer #7 · answered by danny boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, do you, your avatar does not look African American.
2006-06-27 14:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by tictak kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i do im in the military and its the same as the outside... if i was you i would jus keep to yourself and dont give them a reason to say nothin to you...
2006-06-27 14:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by sdubsuperstar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I am the only male of my kind in my workplace.
2006-06-27 14:29:24 · answer #10 · answered by my_gay_avatar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋