Thank you for trying to help others in a similar situation.. representation means so much .. when you get advice from someone like yourself it’s invaluable.. hope you continue to fight and continue to succeed .. ur an inspiration sis

I'm honestly fed up of corporate america, if it weren't for the need to pay bills I would not waste my breath on 98% of the people I come across working here. It's frustrating to be underpaid, overworked, and unappreciated.

Being a young black women in any career is a strike against you even with other black people. Sometimes working for companies with black owners help. That's why as a black woman having your side business is important so you don't have to rely so much on other people

You can have a million degrees. In some spaces, it will mean nothing.

May be an unpopular opinion, but being a black woman in senior leadership seems AWFUL. They end up being the company’s b****, spokesperson for all things black and DEI, and get run INTO the ground with extra work and responsibility because they’re “so competent” AKA willing to be a mule for the sake of earning their stripes. That’s just what I’ve observed at least.

Never be afraid to walk away. It took me having a breakdown and going into depression before I got out. All because I was afraid there wouldn’t be anything better that would support my family financially….I had forgotten whom I served…God always supplies.

She is definitely correct. Being black in corp America is often lonely as you will be typically the only one or at best, one of a very small few. You will also find yourself an outsider on teams accordingly. And the BIG one, whereas your non black colleagues can make mistakes and its recognized as just that, heaven forbid you do. If you make a mistake, no matter how small, your entire credibility comes into question. That said, corp America is where the money is. The hand we hold is not all bad, but it must be played well. Key is to "kill them with competence" and do not be afraid to call out your competence/wins. People respect those who have kicked their azz.

I've been in corporate for only two months and I'm getting tired of it already

I applied for a CRA position and the way they looked so uninterested in me, it made me feel bad. Then I was told that I didn’t get the job because I needed more acute care experience. At that time I had almost 7-8 years in nursing. They’ll deny us for anything.

100% they dont have a degree and get the higher positions and you have to do all the work.Oh and dont complain because the microaggresion is real.

That’s why I went into mental health. We need to start preparing ourselves for stem and entrepreneurship too!!!

I retired from corporate America in 2020 and now live a modest, comfortable life. Plan your future carefully and independently. You cannot rely on them for your financial future. Pensions from corporate America can change like the weather!

There are black women at my level who are rude af but aren’t like that to non-blacks. I am also being disrespected by lower level employee possibly because I am a younger black woman. Fortunately, my management is supportive and filed a complaint with HR for me.

Even in school, I get passive aggressiveness a lot.

It seems like yall need to start your own companies. Therefore, you control the leadership.

All facts!!!!! And sometimes as the only Black in the department, they will make your life a living HELL......I experienced this factor so I went back to Healthcare. If you don't have anyone to support you in the office you will not succeed, no matter how good or credentials you have.

Thank you! Black women here and I just wanna say I appreciate you for speaking out on this. Black women have to work ten times as harder than our counterparts and under qualified whites get hired all the time smh. 😂 I said what I said and the girls that get it get it

The last point is so true. It seems as if blacks don't want to help other blacks in a lot of cases.

That last one is SO TRUE!!! It's like it's crabs in a bucket...very sad..the mentality of someone is going to take something away from them. I HATE to say it but when I know it is a black woman in leadership I run the other way. Because unfortunately, they will make my life living hell. NOT ALL majority.

You are so right! I been feeling down about my current supervisor.. We have a quota and I meet it everyday, but never get credit. When I ask questions she either doesn’t know or will ask someone else. I can see if it was seldom.. she carries on that way ALOT. My judgment is she isn’t knowledgeable about the job. That just goes to show how most of these businesses only hire their friends/family members who lack skills. I wish more minorities could get together and start businesses so we all could help each other like they do. But not all are willing unfortunately. Crabs in the bucket mentality for most

if your going to get an MBA,don't put yourself in massive debt that you don't plan to payoff in a short amount of time.

All true. Been working since I was 15 as well, and I’ve experienced all of them. I have my MBA, multiple certifications, etc. Did all of this work to get my resume in front of others and I still get slighted on the regular. Very frustrating!

Black women must start their own businesses. We must start our own becaise we cant continue to work for them forever.

Loved your comments. Your no. 1 was dead on right… I was just telling my son, who just graduated with a degree in Biology/ conc Chemistry in June 2022 that he is required to have a degree but many of his co-workers will not have degrees. It is a fact of life . I tell him constantly that his dad and I Would Not have the corp jobs we have if we didn’t have degrees.

As someone with a shit ton of education I can vouch this is true.

Don’t be afraid to sue when there’s a clear case of discrimination. Of course there’s also the real challenge of proving discrimination that is not so evident but it may be worth pursuing to whatever extent (settling out of court).

I realized I was underpaid while working in corporate too. I did things the right way in my life and got shit for it. I can barely afford anything. Now idc and do wtf I want as long as I can sustain my bills. Quiet quitting is real.

Preach Sis , Corporate in Europe are just the same .... minus the underpaid part. I'M sooo vocal about how much work I'm putting ... my numbers.. my clients satisfaction rates ... For the past four years I had 2 majors salary increase ... and 2 bonuses. I'm right now negotiating my company rates for the usage of my trademark multi-million savings technics. Or I will leave and take it with me to the competition company 🤣 They are sweating in their suits about it...

We as black people and women must stop the crabs in a bucket mentality. It sounds as though, if we can get together everywhere and begin a process toward developing our own corporate communities and teaching the literacy we already have to each other and our own people we would be unstoppable. Imagine if we begin to hold seminars that would mobilize and harness the power of black communities all over this country to show them that we could all move forward together if we could create and unify our own black businesses no matter how large or small. Think if we as black people took advantage of the online and digital based business ideas that are low cost to start and educate our communities about money and how it works for ourselves. We must free ourselves from the clutches of the government. They have been our ruin from day one. We MUST become owners more than we are consumers unless we own our own businesses. Black women could definitely re-educate the black communities. We must get together with our men and bring our communities back from financial ruin. We have the knowledge and now the technology is here. We can create large platforms from across the nation to help our people thrive again. Imagine what would happen if every black household started an online, digital business, or any small business or business idea?

As a black male graphic designer in Houston I've literally faced 100% well except for the last one. But that's because I've never worked with another black graphic designer ever 😔 Everywhere I go I'm the only black person there and sometimes the only black person to have ever worked there they usually pay me like crap most companies try to start me off around 9 to 9.50 an hour. In mind you I have both an associates in a bachelor's it also makes no sense to get a master because nobody really takes that seriously in this field they just care more about experience. Meanwhile I find out that the people who previously had held my job made much more, in the moment you try and ask for more he gets so offended like how dare you ask. I still remember one oil and gas job I had when I asked for a raise mind you after the owner constantly told me I was doing a great job over a few years he got really offended when I asked for a raise mind you I've done more to deserve it but still. But what really got to me was when my white balls complimented my work after 1 year there and he opened up his mouth and said: "Yeah Brandon I know it's tough being black I mean it's like you have to work three times as hard just to get anywhere" All the while he knowingly is paying me like crap in those words just slid out of his mouth like it was nothing. And on the flip side you can leave but what are you leaving to? Because in my field there's literally dozens of people lined up more than eager to take your place so it's a worker you have zero leverage because they can just let you go and higher the next one.

Everything you said is true, everything. If companies want more people in leadership roles, they need to hire and train more people of color, to promote from within, but unfortunately, many companies would not do that out of fear of losing their own influence and power. Which goes back your point, just because there is a black or person of color in leadership doesn't mean they will help you for the same reason a white person wont help you, fear.

1. Less money 2. Less validation 3. The standards are insanely high.

This is business, don't take it personal. Its a shark eat shark world. Simple fix: Learn everything you possibly can in every position you have, take that information and refine it so that it is better than what is currently on the market, find a big client that has appreciates you, start your own business from that client, be your own boss, compete with the same corporations that mistreated you and put them out of business Ala "Jerry McGuire"

I’ve been unemployed for nearly 2 years and understand first hand the frustrations of trying to advance or progress in corporate America as a BW. Started following minority job assistance influencers and it’s certainly helping at the very least, in getting visibility and even an interview or two.

This was really great info, thank you!

This right here💯I got sooo much to say, yet these are All Facts🤞🏽

And all of your thoughts are facts…thank you for speaking on it.

Thank you so much for this. You don’t know how much you blessed me with just your opinions and thoughts.

I hate when people tell me my identity is a strike against me. If I was at least good at my work, there’s laws in place to protect against workplace discrimination, but that’s after the discrimination happens usually.

You hit the nail on the head!

ALL TRUE. I worked for, at the time, THE Largest Media RATINGS company. Not only did I backtrack in my career to get my foot in the door BUT I, a long with other Black people, were openly discriminated against. I had the masters,. Certifications, Several years of management and watched as we were passed over for WP and Hispanics with no degrees, never met requirements and were incompetent. BUT they were "friends" of management. WP and Hispanics were doing what we KNOW them to do, the bigger issue were other Blacks who were hired or promoted because of my being vocal as to discrimination and racism! I finally walked away and found these type of work places to be a recipe for good living! 😉 Received my therapist licensing, started a retail side hustle Thanks to that company's infusion of cash into my accounts and doing well. Yes we all face obstacles and have lemons thrown at us daily but jump over those obstacles while sipping your lemonade 😉🍹 DO NOT BE AFRAID TO FIGHT BACK‼️

You are spot on with your list! Subbing!

I agree with you on that last one for sure. Thanks for the video 🤗🤗🤗

Girl!! All facts!!

Nothing but straight FACTS!

All very true!

SO TRUE!

Thank-you for the truth

Beautiful, intelligent and an amazing voice. She’s on point also.

Have you worked under a female lead workplace/team yet? Well I have it's horrible. Also there are less women in leadership roles anyway, So how do expect a minority of the female group to be in the majority of the these leadership roles. You can just silent quit, if you are going beyond your job roles and expecting something in return.

The last one is so on point especially in the military

I heard that the same outline. She not lying that’s true. True facts!

Best video on the subject.

Being treated badly because of your hairstyle is another reality of working in a white space.

Facts on facts.

Such a brulliant truthful video. I too am a black girl that has worked in the Corporate world with many top reputable companies for 30 years and sadly everything that you mentioned is 100% the very same in the UK! 😆

These thoughts and this video was 100% correct! But, don't let it stop you from being the talented professional that you are. Stay active or involved in an organization that offers more meaning/real purpose in your life. Join external Black women/men career or social groups to help you see that there's more to life than these ridiculous run company and coworkers. Continue to be strategic! ❤

Spent my entire working career in corporate America and in my experience, a black female CANNOT be fired for any reason.

I got a little gobsmacked with these realities recently. Thank you for this video; I’m happy to know I’m not alone and I’m not just making this up in my own head. 😢

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

This!

Sigh so much truth here

Come thru sis

U r soooo right!!! Got my MHA !! And the black VP… (woman)played me.. I helped her and thought she was a mentor but when it came to my raise ….ooohhh no we can’t pay u that!!! … I was like okkkkkk bust my a@@ for what.. but I got it to get what I need from here and keep it pushing …. LADIES OF COLOR KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE AT ALL COST!!!!!!

Master degree is being owned by your master..

Story of my life

What do y’all expect?!? Just build your own…

hi dear, I got offer letter from Greenwich university for Msc biotechnology. I have no work experience. Is it possible for me to get job in Uk without PhD. How can I search for it? Please reply what are the possibilities.

The last one is correct

Girl, I've got a JD and I'm months from getting the MD. When I say these ppl don't care... And it's almost as if the ones a step above the bottom to mid levels ie nurses be the worst ones.

1:35 GIRL ME TOO TF???!!!! The most irritating thing. Like I should just me manager then!

I've been there in corporate america. Never again.

True! You need the degree, they don’t!!!

Yuuuuup

I’m not in corporate but I’m in government and it’s the worst set up. All the black people around me have masters degrees including myself but all the managers don’t

No lies told here.

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

How did you find out they were underpaying you?

Story of my current life. Smh 😢

She ain told u that!!!

At least your Vietnamese person was honest with you, lady I work with who was Vietnamese basically had racial bias. If I did something she didn’t like, it was “a big deal” if my yt colleague did the same, it was “Oh that’s ok”😒. And you’re right I had one black female manager. We were cool but she once threw me under the bus. I had a talk with her, a black woman talk, and while she said she understood, she said she couldn’t promise it wouldn’t happen again. I was, oh ok ( from then I knew I couldn’t trust her). Then when me and a yt lady were the onky ones in the whole company that knew a software, you you think they say were going to take the lead? Who you think help support them? My black manager. Corporate America is something else. I just be wanting to work and go home but there is a bunch of BS!

I’m black and this not my experience in corporate America.

You need to watch the 5 Heartbeats and listen to Flash. Keep chasing those degrees without being in place to help a Man. "It's lonely at the top".

I don’t understand first you say you don’t see “people who like you” then you say you met people who looked like you but didn’t want to help? I’m confused which one is it? Let me also say most time in corporate settings age has a lot to do about not being heard more than anything else. Maybe just being in corporate life doesn’t fit you. I couldn’t deal with the politics so I started my own business. Much happier now. Good luck

That’s why I went the blue collar, union route

Correction ** I thought she was mentoring me***

Just a comment for support, not sure what I can say...

I’m Tired !!!!!!!

Like why even work

All these apply to nursing while Black 😢

It’s very sad.

Everything you're saying is on point, but please work on your video quality. It's awful. I'm a black female now retired from corporate America. Save and invest your money carefully. Own the roof over your head, and don't try to keep up with the Jones's. Find your faith and cherish it.

As a black in leadership, it’s not so much you’re gatekeeping as much as you don’t know or trust the work ethic of other blacks and if you help them, their failure is yours!!!!

Isn't this abuse ?

we all feel slited, but maybe you o.1 % more

If this ain’t the truth

If black woman as a whole would have studied what happened to black men or listen to black men. A lot of the pains could be lessen or avoided

I can only speak from my perspective, but I'm seeing nearly the exact opposite in reality. Corporate America is largely bending over backwards to welcome black men & women amongst their ranks, due to the obvious societal pressures...pressures that are in a plurality of cases well intended & relatively just, as well as much needed. The recent progress in these areas is staggering.

Always victim...

Do you ever stop to think it’s the way your are and not the way you look - you seem like a very annoying person to work with like you stay mad when other are being looked over too not just you