Sounds cocky? A little bit.
Does Zora Neale Hurston have a point? I think she does...
Her opinion counted when she lived...and now, long after her passing, her opinion still counts. I read this quote from her somewhere, I can't remember where, but it became resolute in my mind, long ago.
When I feel that I'm discriminated against, I blow it off...somewhat.
To know me is to love me. Or at the very least, tolerate me. I'm a fairly decent individual so I've been told. So, it tends to perplex me when I get unfair treatment from people who don't know SugarHoneyIceTea about me.
I'm sure most of us, if not all have been guilty of being a tad-bit too judgemental of someone else. I have made it a constant effort to avoid doing that, but it still happens. I'm human. Its usually out of fear, ignorance, or just plain reluctance on changing what I know as safe. People who admit their apprehensions, will have a better chance at acknowledging distinctions they encounter.
Some people are trouble. Some people present themselves like they would be a problem. Some people would do anything and everything for another if given the chance.
In my opinion, looking for the good in people should prevail over casting outright doubt in people for no particular reason.
Just proceed with caution....
If your instinct is telling you to run, then run...
BUT...if you bleeding from a gunshot wound to the head and you pass someone up because they are not not over 40, then you should bleed to death!
GET THE POINT!
Understand this. We don't live in 'candy land.' I know that people say and do things according to how they live and what they know. Fine. That's understandable. Just don't be a butt-head, make sound judgements....
For myself, I could careless, but if someone comes across me professionally and won't let me do my job because of something they don't like about me personally (say, the shape of my nose) you'd best believe that it will be a problem...It would be their lost. I'm not in the business of sticking around where I'm not wanted, but I'm not in habit of running either, so its just up to how pugnacious I'm feeling at that moment.
People...If someone does an awful job, fire them!
If someone does a good job, but you don't like that they are younger that you...get the hell over it!
Here is my story:
Its not about race. I don't believe that I've ever come across any upfront race discrimination, this is about ageism....
When I was 21 years old I had the opportunity to be promoted from secretary to Office Manager of a non-profit organization that I was working at. I was often called on to delegate duties to the other secretaries. I was often praised for my work and ability to come up with new ideas for the the organization as a whole. I went over and beyond my duties as an office manager and did things that were unexpected of me...
Long story short, my supervisor resigned. I was up for her position. One of the secretaries happened to be 30 years my senior, and I was initially passed up because they felt like I shouldn't supervise her because I was too young. Never mind that I could run the office my eyes closed and my arms tied behind my back....
Nevertheless, I was feeling feisty...I had a lot of supporters and I got the job. Despite all of the many other problems she stirred up, I remained with the organization for over 10 years before moving on. I hear that same vindictive women who tried to bypass me for the position is still there....still causing problems...
Get this...I ran into her yesterday.
ON MY TURF!!! Her face was that of utter terror! You would have thought I was going to beat her up or something...I was so funny, mainly because she knew that she was bogus. Her eyes were telling me not to smack her one! Funny...
Lol.
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