Showing posts with label prejudice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prejudice. Show all posts

Thursday, February 18, 2010

EOE?

I had an interesting interview with a well know nonprofit. Seems they are not concerned with my skills. My skills actually show me as over qualified for the job. The real concern is that I am a 46 year old, White, Straight, Christian, Male. I was asked if I could handle the diversity of the organization. I responded with, “Well, as a 46 year old, white, straight, Christian, male, I thought I was just another patch on the very diverse quilt that makes up this nation.” He responded with, “Well said.” If I am not offered the position it will be because of prejudice. It is sad to me that if that happens, no agency will come to my defense and it will be seen as just fine for them to be hypocrites. Where is the good will here? Is that really equality? We will see.
T.