[Wendy]

Second, as a secretary, I resent the implication that secretarial work is menial or 'remedial,' as though what I do isn't as important as what my boss does simply because I don't rank right up there with him in the firm's hierarchy. You need to learn to see each job in the company as part of the whole picture, and each person's contribution as equally important to promoting what the company's goal is. Once you get your mind around the fact that the cleaning lady is a person whose contribution is needed as much as that of the CEO, you'll be well on your way to receiving the respect you think you deserve. Try to observe how everyone is treated - and how you treat everyone around you. POSTED 10/10/2004 I'll be damned if I ever SETTLE for being a cleaning woman when I have the potential to be the president. That is RIDICULOUS and INSULTING. If you are happy being the secretary thats good for you- I;m not going to get my PHD in order to become a secretary or janitor. The truth is minorities and women are so often looked upon as incapable whether these actions are intentional or unintentional, as far as I'm concerned it's all BS- dont tell my Sister- My Sister over there working hard to succeed in this prejudiced world to be careful to not SEE THINGS THAT AREN'T REALLY THERE. becasue if we start assuming that nothing is a matter of race - we will become doormats all over again.. nothing more than that damned eternally smiling black face- Yessa Massa...I'll file those papers while (white male equal) begins work on an important project for the company... Umm noo... that scenario has been played out too many times dont becoem a victim- stick it out and fight but fight smart, state your concern. But always have a backup lined up....

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Name : Wendy, Gender : F, Race : Black/African American, Age : 18, City : Lansing, State : MI Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class, 

[Wendy]

American society tends to look down on more 'eccentric' hairstyles. If I were to walk into a job interview with my hair in its natural state (which would be an afro), and then a black woman with the same credentials walked in with a more tamed 'perm,' the company would most likely go for the professional look, seeing the former as 'unruly.' It's all a matter of what our black girls and women are socialized to believe is beautiful. How many Barbies have you seen with afros or cornrows? Our little black girls see all the little cartoon girls on TV with straight hair that moves when they walk (I know I did). It's not a matter of being ashamed, it's a matter of the want and need of being accepted as beautiful.

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Name : Wendy, Gender : F, Race : Black/African American, Age : 18, City : Lansing, State : MI Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class, 

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