Blacks working in the IT Field

I feel that I face a-lot of stereotyping because of my race, and how I look. If you look at the race and the number of people that work in the IT you see mostly white males. Now that I have attained some certs, I get a lot of mix emotion from certain people (per say). Let me give your a little history about me. I started working in the IT as a stock clerk, then later I became a computer operator trainee, and after two years of that I became a computer operator 1. Just recently my boss required for us to have Network +. The Network + training and testing was done in-house, doing this testing I guess my company was trying to weed out few people, and I strongly believe that I was one of them, because of my lack of experience. But, to my surprise I was started really enjoying the testing and the studying. I was second in top scores in our training class. So I went to actually take the Comptia (Network +) test and score a 756 on my first test. Then a 2 month later I pass Security +. Then a month later I pass the CWNA. Now remember I was a stock clerk, and now I have more certs than 85% of the people that work above me. And guess what? I am still an Operator 1. One level from a stock clerk, I wonder do certs only mean something when you are a particular race.

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keenon

indeed..

Chivalry1

bighusker wrote:

keenon wrote:

what he offered wasn't advice on a job search its called criticism.. read the beginning of the threads to see what he asked .

Criticism and advice are not mutually exclusive. Too many people are caught up with what's offensive that they can't understand this simple concept.

The OP was wondering why he couldn't advance in the IT Field. Another person chimed in that maybe he should brush up on his grammar and spelling, as that could be a potential reason why his opportunities are lacking. If the OP or anyone else would rather take offense and whine about how mean-spirited that post was, then it's their choice. A person who actually cared about getting ahead would take the advice to heart and at least consider it. It's really quite simple.

My point is that what he claims to be constructive criticism is irrelevant. The OP could not have gotten the job because he had dirt under he fingernails, he did not shave, maybe wore blue jeans and a flannel shirt. There are a million and 1 factors that could have lead him in not obtaining the job. My point is that all of these are speculation. Basing this assumption off of one post is a little short-sited, over critical and strays from the original point of the post. Remember we can assume anything, the variables are just to many to consider.

pretty_boy

Chivalry1 wrote:

bighusker wrote:

keenon wrote:

what he offered wasn't advice on a job search its called criticism.. read the beginning of the threads to see what he asked .

Criticism and advice are not mutually exclusive. Too many people are caught up with what's offensive that they can't understand this simple concept.

The OP was wondering why he couldn't advance in the IT Field. Another person chimed in that maybe he should brush up on his grammar and spelling, as that could be a potential reason why his opportunities are lacking. If the OP or anyone else would rather take offense and whine about how mean-spirited that post was, then it's their choice. A person who actually cared about getting ahead would take the advice to heart and at least consider it. It's really quite simple.

My point is that what he claims to be constructive criticism is irrelevant. The OP could not have gotten the job because he had dirt under he fingernails, he did not shave, maybe wore blue jeans and a flannel shirt. There are a million and 1 factors that could have lead him in not obtaining the job. My point is that all of these are speculation. Basing this assumption off of one post is a little short-sited, over critical and strays from the original point of the post. Remember we can assume anything, the variables are just to many to consider.

Who said I had problem with getting a Job.

Stop reaching.

bighusker

Good to see I wasted my time here.

Noods

Who said I had problem with getting a Job.

Stop reaching.

You did in your first post, remember?

Now remember I was a stock clerk, and now I have more certs than 85% of the people that work above me. And guess what? I am still an Operator 1. One level from a stock, I wonder do certs only mean something when you are a particular race.

Can we just let this thread die?

pretty_boy

Noods wrote:

Who said I had problem with getting a Job.

Stop reaching.

You did in your first post, remember?

Now remember I was a stock clerk, and now I have more certs than 85% of the people that work above me. And guess what? I am still an Operator 1. One level from a stock, I wonder do certs only mean something when you are a particular race.

Can we just let this thread die?

I am Operator 1, one level from a stock clerk. Promotion is my problem. It's obvious I have job. I never said I was fired or not working.

pretty_boy

pretty_boy wrote:

bighusker wrote:

Chivalry1 wrote:

drainey wrote:

. The subject went from race and promotion to grammar/spelling errors.

pretty_boy

pretty_boy wrote:

Tekniques,

Jonnynodugh, Only one thing that is holding me back, I have received numerous of job offer, but again the only thing that holding me back, is the fact the my employer that I work for now will pay for my college. Also, and I’m kind of scared of leavening, because of what I am going through now. I would rather leave with both a degree and certs.

I would also like to think all of you for your intelligent replies. All replies have been taken in consideration. Once again, Thanks .

Do You Remember!!!!!!!

NOODS

pretty_boy

Guess what? My boss just told me that I will be receiving a promotion soon. Maybe time was more the issue than racism and grammar/spelling errors

This has to do with more change than anything. At this particular time I have a lot of new bosses.

jd_mattos

Well Congrats!
I know how you feel in not getting paid enough for what you do, and I am sure many of use have this problem.
It happens a lot in the IT field. You just have to suck it up and live with it or move on to another job.

But anyways congrats on the promotion!