StigmaPseudonym

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   by StigmaPseudonym 12y ago

   I can't even count how many times I've been insulted or been accused of being an entitled white guy in the last 24 hours for telling this story. I think the reason why I anonymized it should be self-evident by now... Rather than t
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   by StigmaPseudonym 12y ago

   I'm urging companies to avoid overcompensating for one form of discrimination by engaging in another.
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   by StigmaPseudonym 12y ago

   I am certain that nepotism played no role. One of the ways this company is proud of its diversity is in the diverse backgrounds of its staff. They have publicly stated that they avoid hiring within their social circle. There is only so much
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   by StigmaPseudonym 12y ago

   I've had a long career and have been turned down for jobs many times before. It happens. But I've never felt discriminated against until now.
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   by StigmaPseudonym 12y ago

   This kind of backlash is exactly why I decided it had to be posted anonymously. The last thing I need right now is my real world identity being tied to a perspective strongly associated with the bigoted political right, especially in a fiel
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   I was turned down for a job at a tech startup because I'm male(medium.com)

   13 points by StigmaPseudonym 12y ago|12 comments