How can I redeem myself at work?
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grow a pair
If they're genuinely harassing you, then you should totally move.
But to me it seems like you're kinda just upset with the general team, its for three months, stick it out man.
I agree with @Sirc. If the racism seems to be a systemic problem or pervades the overall office culture, you should leave just leave. One of my friends actually recently filed a lawsuit for workplace harassment and won, so that's something to consider too if you think you really have a case.
Stay positive and try hard until you succeed in your career.
Honestly, ride it out with each team. There are going to be lessons learned from each scenario. Part of being successful is being dynamic. In order to do so you have be able to work with difficult people in stressful situations. With regard to the racism part, raising up the issue is the right thing to do. Starting with your manager and then going to HR were the right things to do. If it stops great and kudos for tolerating a shitty person. If not then start escalating. Always do so in writing and be sure to remember specifics.
I agree with previous posters that if someone is coming at you directly for a absolutely no good reason on regular basis and you are permanently fixed to that team, then look to move. However, I have yet to be in a professional environment where somebody that performed well was regularly getting ripped into for no reason. If they were, whoever ripped them apart would apologize after calming down. Finance can be very stressful and remember that when you are dealing with difficult people.
You probably protest campus speakers regularly too, right?
I go to a small liberal arts school in the Northeast, I'm also a black m. This had me crying at my desk. I hate when people use racism as an excuse when they can't handle working in an 'uncomfortable' environment.
Sorry about this. I'm actually not black. I'm Asian! Lol
Focus on learning, delivering very detailed and organized work to your manager, and stay professional for the 3 months you have to. That time will fly by, you will learn valuable lessons in the process, and become a stronger person for having experienced it.
sounds like youz a biiiiiitch
wso snowflakes..... "I work too hard"
Just leave the company
You need to learn to pick your battles, lets break it down team by team.
1) The first instance (racial discrimination) is a battle worth picking, it's unacceptable and you did the right thing by involving HR and the outcome seemed to suit all parties.
2) No issues.
3) No issues.
So so far I think you're doing fine, but this is where it goes downhill.
4) Here I think most ppl would agree you picked a battle you should not have, you said:
'For my fourth team I asked not to join because the woman in charge was really off with me whenever we interacted. So my mangers delegates moved me into another team.'
You need to learn (and learn quick) that you can not and will not get on with everyone you work with.
You asked not to join because the woman in charge was really off with you - are you sure she was really off with you? Chances are she just wasn't as warm as your previous managers. There could be literally a million reasons for this. It could be cultural, it could be just a different work style, it could be she was on her fking period, or maybe even her personal life was spilling over into her work mood (happens to guys too - ever seen a new dad get all snappy because he's barely slept?). Asking not to be in this team was a big mistake, it's crucial in any business to be able to get the job done even if you don't click with someone. Please learn this lesson ASAP.
Now in this new team, sounds like a pretty toxic culture, but thats often the case in the financial world (work out wether you can survive in that environment) - you need to pin down yourself: is that the team, the company or the job itself? Then keep trying to make that change. You enjoyed teams 2 and 3 so maybe there are some aspects of the role you enjoy and you can pursue them.
Please though, pick your battles and think about wether it's worth causing the hassle in each instance. Racism - yes. A moody boss? No.
It seems that the company does not have a great culture. It also seems that the managers from the company are not content with your work, so I would advise you to search for a different job. There is no point sticking around if you don't like it and if getting fired (or you contract expires).
Also, look back at what you did that could tick your coworkers off. I don't know what country you are working in, but it seems that, in many places, racism and discrimination are very uncommon.
Join the Peace Corp, this industry is clearly not for you
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