âoh youâre not white? Must be in IT, fix my laptopâ
đđ Iâm sorry man, racial profiling is so farked
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Duenan@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
Come into work, setting myself up and I go and make a cup of coffee for myself as pr ritual demands.
Someoneâs in there that I donât know. We say good morning and hello, then she ask says âAre you IT?â
My mood instantly changes and I respond with âNo, Iâm âadminâ.â
I turn my back and finish making my coffee in complete silence and walk out.
screams nothing like being stereotyped before 8am.
Now Iâm moody.
Stuff you!
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
yeah, itâs farked. Hits me in the wrong way when it happens
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
Understandable! Because itâs fucking bullshit! I hope you are able to treat yourself later on! Sending you my good vibes, friend! đđđ
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
Itâs ok, I was able to vent it off and Iâm 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 itâs going to be my treat while I watch the footy tonight.
Thank you!
TinyBreak@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
Why? Pretty sure shes just looking for help and doesnt know who to ask. Its not a personal attack, its a hopeful request.
Taleya@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
Thatâs not how things work in the workplace.
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
I absolutely do not like people asking if Iâm IT straight of the bat without proper introductions and names.
This is not the first occurrence and itâs always asking if Iâm 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 donât go up to people and say hey, youâre the nanny right based on their looks.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
I have a right to be pissed at being stereotyped and pigeonholed and also not being courteous enough to introduce yourself with a name.
Iâm sorry but I just dont see it as either of those things? From what youâve said it sounds like a person rather rudely looking for help. You were there of course, iâm 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 donât really match the description of the situation here.
One bad interaction shouldnt have you so upset.
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
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 donât care who you are but youâre going to have to say hello and good morning and introduce yourself before demanding anything from me because I donât believe in being treated like a tool or an in demand service, Iâm not at anyoneâs beck and call either.
I donât 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.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
GROSS.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
I would be livid.
and it appears it was a derogatory tone because Duenan doesnât seem to be the sort of person who would offended so easily
Taleya@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
Christ, itâs not only the racist assumption itâs the violation of office protocol and basic social politeness as well. Triple bullshit.
Bet sheâs management
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨months⊠ago
Yeah, itâs the combo that really does it for me.
Iâve seen her around the place but Iâm not exactly sure what she does, maybe sheâs in early childhood centre as I didnât see her in the staff workroom upstairs.