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Come into work, setting myself up and I go and make a cup of coffee for myself as pr ritual demands.
Someone's in there that I don't know. We say good morning and hello, then she ask says "Are you IT?"
My mood instantly changes and I respond with "No, I'm "admin"."
I turn my back and finish making my coffee in complete silence and walk out.
screams nothing like being stereotyped before 8am.
Now I'm moody.
Stuff you!
Christ, it's not only the racist assumption it's the violation of office protocol and basic social politeness as well. Triple bullshit.
Bet she's management
Yeah, it's the combo that really does it for me.
I've seen her around the place but I'm not exactly sure what she does, maybe she's in early childhood centre as I didn't see her in the staff workroom upstairs.
"oh you're not white? Must be in IT, fix my laptop"
๐๐ I'm sorry man, racial profiling is so farked
yeah, it's farked. Hits me in the wrong way when it happens
Understandable! Because it's fucking bullshit! I hope you are able to treat yourself later on! Sending you my good vibes, friend! ๐๐๐
It's ok, I was able to vent it off and I'm just working while watching and listening to stuff on youtube and Listnr.
I have a packet of cheese corn chips at home with my name all over it.
I think it's going to be my treat while I watch the footy tonight.
Thank you!
Why? Pretty sure shes just looking for help and doesnt know who to ask. Its not a personal attack, its a hopeful request.
That's not how things work in the workplace.
I absolutely do not like people asking if I'm IT straight of the bat without proper introductions and names.
This is not the first occurrence and it's always asking if I'm in IT, that is not my occupation
I have a right to be pissed at being stereotyped and pigeonholed and also not being courteous enough to introduce yourself with a name.
I don't go up to people and say hey, you're the nanny right based on their looks.
I'm sorry but I just dont see it as either of those things? From what you've said it sounds like a person rather rudely looking for help. You were there of course, i'm just going off your description.
I am IT, this has happened to me heaps and its never ruined my day. Not trying to invalidate your feelings, and I say this with care: I think maybe this is something you want to talk to someone about. The emotions don't really match the description of the situation here.
One bad interaction shouldnt have you so upset.
I have self worth and a self awareness of what makes me who I am.
I have a very keen sense of also being treated properly and not on the assumptions of my racial background.
In addition to that if someone wants something from me, I don't care who you are but you're going to have to say hello and good morning and introduce yourself before demanding anything from me because I don't believe in being treated like a tool or an in demand service, I'm not at anyone's beck and call either.
I don't need to see anyone about this, I just have an understanding of my own self worth and how I should be treated professionally on a day to day basis and it starts with manners.
Uhuh. Okay you do you.
Fine by me, if you want to be trodden over like a mat you do that too.
GROSS.
I would be livid.
and it appears it was a derogatory tone because Duenan doesn't seem to be the sort of person who would offended so easily