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by | Sep 25, 2020

This new manager did not understand my background or who I was. I was belittled for asking for support. There was no attempt to bridge our differences and addressing these issues with HR or leadership aggravated the situation.

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by | Sep 25, 2020

In the end, this lack of support meant I left the firm. Only one of my friends has remained at the firm because he found sponsorship early on. It’s a shame that happened. I felt I could have had a career there.

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by | Sep 25, 2020

My plan was to stick around for years and eventually ‘earn’ my place, until I noticed white interns hired after me being offered full-time positions. After the third intern hired after me ‘magically’ advanced (it really did seem like magic at...

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by | Sep 25, 2020

Even if I made a connection with someone, a white counterpart always seemed to make a stronger more natural connection that outshined mine. It was like I was always two steps behind, even though I was just as or even more capable than them. Eventually I just got tired...