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Mixed (half black, half white) engineer here. Who cares if you're the only person of a certain race on a team? Why is this significant? People really need to s

Mixed (half black, half white) engineer here. Who cares if you're the only person of a certain race on a team? Why is this significant? People really need to stop being so sensitive. I try to work with the best teams to advance my own skillset. I could care less the race of my teammates or if my feelings are coddled. In the article the author states she had a boyfriend in Oakland, and she was scared to visit him... in a predominately black area. I think this author brings her own fears about being included and being different with her. You cannot let any of this stop you from doing what you want to do and being who you are. Edit: Getting downvotes for not fitting the narrative of I'm a non-included minority in tech please give me my diversity.

dopamean 12y ago
> I think this author brings her own fears about being included and being different with her. I think that was sort of the point and she addressed it. > Who cares if you're the only person of a certain race on a team? Why is this significant? I spend a lot of time with my coworkers. It is important that we can relate to each other and perhaps even more importantly that we feel like we can relate to each other. Being paranoid about being an outsider isn't some crazy way of thinking. People perceived to be outsiders are frequently ostracized and we all know it.
- stevenmays 12y ago
  > Being paranoid about being an outsider isn't some crazy way of thinking. People perceived to be outsiders are frequently ostracized and we all know it. I think this is a self fulfilling prophecy. When you bring that fear with you into each interaction, and mold yourself to fit some group dynamic no one wins. And you're less likely to be included or FEEL included because you're scared and have modified your behavior to fit the group dynamic. Anyway, I have zero issues being a minority in tech. I have an awesome and interesting career, and I enjoy my coworkers.
codygman 12y ago
Being half white, you are more privileged than someone who isn't but not nearly as privileged as a white male such as myself. Also, I'm sure you already know about colorism. > I could care less the race of my teammates or if my feelings are coddled. I'm willing to bet a non-zero number of your teammates care about your race.

dopamean 12y ago

> I think this author brings her own fears about being included and being different with her. I think that was sort of the point and she addressed it. > Who cares if you're the only person of a certain race on a team? Why is this significant? I spend a lot of time with my coworkers. It is important that we can relate to each other and perhaps even more importantly that we feel like we can relate to each other. Being paranoid about being an outsider isn't some crazy way of thinking. People perceived to be outsiders are frequently ostracized and we all know it.

stevenmays 12y ago
> Being paranoid about being an outsider isn't some crazy way of thinking. People perceived to be outsiders are frequently ostracized and we all know it. I think this is a self fulfilling prophecy. When you bring that fear with you into each interaction, and mold yourself to fit some group dynamic no one wins. And you're less likely to be included or FEEL included because you're scared and have modified your behavior to fit the group dynamic. Anyway, I have zero issues being a minority in tech. I have an awesome and interesting career, and I enjoy my coworkers.

codygman 12y ago

Being half white, you are more privileged than someone who isn't but not nearly as privileged as a white male such as myself. Also, I'm sure you already know about colorism. > I could care less the race of my teammates or if my feelings are coddled. I'm willing to bet a non-zero number of your teammates care about your race.