Vote on Desiree Davidson's Story
Were they afraid we were planning a coup d'etat?
I spent my first summer during Columbia Law School at a firm in Philadelphia described as one of the best places in the city for black lawyers. I believed that if there was any place where I would have an equal chance at opportunities, be treated fairly and succeed, this would be it. There were three black female summer associates out of sixty that year but any time all three of us were in an office talking, one of the partners would knock on the door to see how we were doing. It happened too often to be a coincidence that sometimes we would purposely agree to meet in so-and-so's office to test our theory that we were being monitored. Like clock work, ten minutes after we would get together a partner would stop by.
Retail
This is my story of how I was excluded in a position that I truly deserved at my previous employer. I am a hard-working Hispanic and try to gain everyone's respect.
I gained the respect of all my co-workers and helped them with a lot of computer related problems.
I would have stayed if they offered me a permanent position or even if I could have continued to work in the IT department.
Don't trust anyone at your current job. You may not know that they may be stabbing you in the back. Always work hard enough so top supervisors can see that you have a lot of dedication to the company.
Salvador Rodriguez
The last straw was when my company took away from long services employees.
I had plenty of work experience. I had a great working relationship with clients, customers, stores, upper management and beyond.
I would have stayed if the company cared more about their employees and their input. The company was bought out by an investment company whose sole interest was to make money.
The loyalty of your employees is key to growing a successful business. The suggestions and ideas of your loyal employees will assist with future growth.
