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Commenting on the remark: "I was more qualified, but I got the job because I was black..."

Two years ago I got a job with an association for which my uncle sat on the board of directors. I know my application was moved to the top of the pile because of that connection, but I believe I got the job because I was more qualified than the other candidates. So, perhaps your application moved to the top of the pile because you are black, but, as you stated, you got the job because you were more qualified.

Sexism, ageism, nepotism, racism...we're all fighting an "ism" and the sooner we acknowledge that as a common plight, the better off we'll be.  

 

posted 2 years, 10 months ago
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