Did college work for you?

Question

It did not work for me. I was a bookworm and always got on the honor role, but this does not seem to matter in the working business world. I see alot of racial or cultural favortism that translates to who is the ingroup at work resulting in who gets promoted. Much of this has nothing to do with performance and intelligence but rater social acceptability. I am nonwhite, and I say this because I believe that white people don't know it when they exclude others because of color and ethinicity, they will never admit it but i experience it daily and see who gets favortism, not due to merit but rather the common "color" social factor. So you white people, whether you know it or not, there is such a thing as white racial isolationists or white syndrome.

Answer 1

Get an education and stop blaming white people.

Answer 2

I have such experience too-disappointment with college.
When I was a student, I tried my best to get my best result. I did it-I graduated with an excellent academic record, even an acknowledgment from a professional institution.
But in my final year, I had several questions haunting me: What have I learned? What shall I be? Where should I go? What is success? Can I gain success?
And the worst is, I couldn't enjoy my job. I feel like entrapped.

Finally, I know that your schools cannot teach you everything in this world. They are helpful and important to me, but not enough. I must learn, and learn, and learn until the end of my journey in this earth. I began to read many books-even too much than I could chew. I look for many seminars and training programs. I try everything I can do.

My friend, never make an excuse-even your skin color. I believe you have talents. Find them, find your purpose too. If you are capable, no company will refuse you. If they do so, it's their mistake, not yours. Be the best you can be!

Answer 3

By the same coin flip: Affirmative action was nothing short of legal racial discrimainton in the 80s. That's why today, it's being torn down from the political dynamic work infrastructure.

While it may seem being outside a work enviroment's "inner circle" is due to skin color racism, it really boils down to who is the "good ol' boy", favored by the empowered one within that specific work structure.

Accept the fact that good work merit and/or college degreed education may not always land you a promotion unless you get invited to the boss' BBQ poolside weekend parties or go on the weekend jaunts to some popular vacation getaway with the supervisor and his/her inner circle. And the "catch-backs" from a supervisor who resents a targeted employee are quite commonplace.

That's just how things happen and will always be--nothing you or anyone else really can do about it.

BTW....college didn't work out for me as I'd liked.

Answer 4

I have a hard time believing that you made the honor roll. Your rambling question lacks focus. You start out with the question "Did college work for you?" and then you launch a diatribe of white hatred.

Seems to me like you are experiencing an episode of self-pity. If only you would stop seeing yourself as the victim and start seeing yourself as the cause of your own problems.

My friend- taking personal responsibility for your lack of success is more empowering than blaming others for your failures.

BTW- I never finished college, because I didn't think it was worth it. Maybe I will go back someday.

I guess I can forget about getting 10 points from you, but my answer is truly heartfelt and sincere.

Answer 5

Yes, I would say that college did work for me. But office politics exist everywhere. It's a fact of life that I have slowly come to accept. Really the best thing to do is keep your head down and do your work to the best of your ability. And discrimination works both ways, too. I worked in an office where all the management was nonwhite and the only people who ever got promoted were the same race as my boss. Some of my co-workers went to HR and complained, and needless to say, none of that management team is employed by my company today. Please don't get discouraged and let your talents shine.

Answer 6

Yes. It was a stepping stone into the real world for me. It gave me a real idea what I would be up against when it came to dealing with different kinds of people, the job market, social issues & matters of personal responsibility. I learned the was no such thing as "fair" in the world; -only what WE decide to make it so.

Answer 7

That depends on if you have your head up your a-s or not.
Most of us are too far beyond too care about those petty things.
ive noticed, its usually bored people, or ones in a repeat mode that do those things.
You dont sound like your too committed to your future.
Maybe you should find something your excited about so employers know you care, and not some one who will be a weight around the business's shoulders.
People can tell if your happy, or if you feel sorry for yourself.

Mid life crisis?


Pascal

Answer 8

Don't blame Whites for your anti-social behavior. Yes you are right that social acceptability plays a HUGE role in success in life. I guess that means you will be left behind unless you fix your problem and stop blaming others.

Answer 9

Start your own business and control your own destiny. We are lead to beleive that there is a pot of gold waiting for us after college, but it's really a crock of s--t. The world can be what it is at times, so create your company where you income potential can be unlimited and where you can creat the type of corporate culture that you envision for yourself and others.

Answer 10

Yeah, It work for me. Social factor is one of the reasons that can lead you to the top, but proper attitude toward your work helps you a lot to land on the top. Dont antagonize your superior. You dont have to be disagreable to disagree.