A White Woman Told Me I Was Under-Experienced. It Was an Awakening

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It hit me like a cold, blunt slap in the face.

I was employed as a supervisor in the retail industry when one of the part-time workers informed me that Southwestern Bell was hiring, and suggested that with my degree, I would surely get a position if I went and applied.That was music to my ears because I had just found out that our store would be closing and we'd be losing our jobs in the next month. As a Black woman, I was excited about the possibility of working for such a well-known company and the opportunities that may be offered.

I politely asked her if Mr. Drake was available. I was then asked if I had an appointment. I answered, 'No, I do not.'I then informed her that I had been referred by somebody. I was asked to wait while she left the counter, and upon her return was a Black gentleman that followed behind her with an extended hand to usher me into his office.In the impromptu interview, Mr. Drake mentioned that I qualified for two positions for which they have vacancies.

 

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