I am Israeli and my MD is Iranian

Hi all,

Feel I am in a sticky situation but might be completely reading too much into this. Recently started a new role as an SA at a small group in NYC so looking to make a good impression etc.

The other day my MD mentioned Israel-Iran conflict, how it’s awful etc. and I mentioned I have family in Israel who are getting nervous over the situation, to which he responds with saying that he has family in Iran and they’re seeing direct impacts of the conflict (e.g. affected by bombings).

I am actually not a patriot and do not support the acts of Israel in any of these wars my country has been involved in. But anyway, since the moment above, he has asked sincere questions about my family and didn’t seem offended in anyway - but given this is a small team, he has direct authority over my return offer and so naturally getting nervous by the off chance that he doesn’t want any controversy (me) being in his team.

Advice on how to navigate this? Thanks!

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