> Does it suck, though? That's the mainstream narrative as regards to minority groups in tech :-) I too am not convinced that being underestimated sucks. Bein

> Does it suck, though? That's the mainstream narrative as regards to minority groups in tech :-) I too am not convinced that being underestimated sucks. Being overestimated may be stressful when you keep trying to fit the image that others may have formed of you and to meet their expectations. When underestimated, the most likely way is upwards, towards greater appreciation; when overestimated, one quite possible way is downwards, amid general disappointment of those who had higher expectations of you. I am not sure which is better.