I was hired on to a position in which i wasn"nt informed that i would be the only male and being the only male that had to work with 18 women ,and being the only african american in this dept which presented difficult challenges as to where i chose to quit my job
2006-09-15 07:17:53 · 7 answers · asked by joblo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You were offered a job. What does it matter if you were placed with 18 women or 18 men of any race. You are the one who has the problem, not the employer. He gave you an opportunity and you blew it.
2006-09-15 07:21:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Considering an employer cannot discriminate (thank God) against Gender or Race...Yes. If they did not hire you because they thought the dynamic may be difficult due to Gender or Race, it is they that would have been wrong and you could sue.
One way to perhaps prevent situations that may feel awkward would be to ask to meet the people you would be working with. If you then feel that you would be uncomfortable, you can turn down the position if offered. I do this even as a Caucasian Male.
2006-09-15 14:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by ADF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read ADF's answer and ponder the criteria. Your job description and reasonably expected work conditions play a part also. Aslo you say that working with women and being african-american pose you a special challenge here... you will need to be able to prove that this situation specifically posed you a challenge beyond the norm, and that it is probable most other men would feel the same. Also you will need to show how this situation caused you enough discomfort so as to force your resignation. And hopefully you registered complaints or concerns formally before you resigned... otherwise the company will simply say you gave them no opportunity to rectify the situation.
2006-09-15 14:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by sunsetsrbest1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Specifically, what were those 'difficult challenges'? Were you discriminated against due to your race or gender? The women I work with are constantly-bickering biotches, but I let them back-stab one another and do my job. Working with a lot of women sucks --because women are petty. I think the women would've looked to you as an ally because you're a man. So unless you were put in a job you could not perform (say like tampon tester) I think you made a mistake by quitting.
2006-09-15 14:38:40 · answer #4 · answered by Cherie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the problem?
Your employer didn't discriminate against you and did everything legally and ethically....
Sounds like you have major insecurities.
2006-09-15 15:29:19 · answer #5 · answered by angelsmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats the problem
2006-09-15 14:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
man up you big baby
2006-09-16 13:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋