[Markus N.]

First, the other responders did not directly answer Honey's specific question. I see FIRST job in title. I see she 'perceives' she was presumed stupid (Honey states that almost everyone in the office felt this way), 'perceives' she is treated like an idiot and 'feels' as if she is the butt of jokes. It is an illusion to think hard work and effort always pay off; it doesn't. Second, I pick up some low self-esteem possibly making things worse and even leading to a self-imposed problem. If everything is exactly as Honey sees it, which I doubt, the company sees more potential in the white guy for logical reasons not apparent to Honey. IF Honey is truly as capable as she thinks she is, she needs to exude more confidence (get counseling if need be), walk tall and speak with a firm, clear voice accepting more responsibility to prove her mettle. Honey is showing her inexperience in the office/business environment and wilting at the challenge. Honey almost assuredly contributed to her situation and is the last one to grasp this. She and all of us must realize that perception is reality to the individual doing the looking. She needs to have good introspection and look within to discover why others perceive her the way they do and correct it, and/or understand whether she is mostly imagining this as a result of some initial insecurity. The business world of MBA's and the like is competitive, and right now she sounds overwhelmed in several ways, manifesting itself in self-destructive thought and action. I doubt it has anything to do with her being black. In fact, when a black person shines in the workplace, employers usually trip over themselves to take advantage of it and elevate them when possible. Lastly, I have known people with enough credentialing initials to circle their business card twice who were inept. Education alone means nothing. It's just the starting line. You still have to attach a human being to that business card, and that human must understand the pathways to succeed. Getting a degree and showing up at work with a smile is not enough, regardless of race. Get in the fight Honey, or accept your station in life.

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Name : Markus N., Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Disability : Dumb, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : More Zen, Age : 50, City : Omaha, State : NE Country : United States, Occupation : unemployed, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower class, 

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