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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some of you will not believe me, but I served in a very high level detail in the federal gov't during 2022-23. As the detail was ending, I had a private exit conversation with a senate-confirmed agency head. When they asked what I was doing next, I replied that I had applied several times over the last few years for an SES role in their agency (and others) and this person said that although I was highly qualified, well known and liked etc., it was "highly likely" that I wasn't invited to interview because I am a white male. I couldn't believe they would actually say this aloud.

FWIW - I was literally abandoned as a teenager, finished high school while living on my own, and put myself through 5 years of undergrad (because I worked full time) and 6 years to get a PhD, also while working outside jobs. Sometimes, there were months on end where I didn't have a day off, but it's because of my skin color and the associated privilege that I was successful. Whatevs.

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And I was told to my face in a job interview that they didn't want to take too many doverse individuals since it would change the identity of the workplace. As a woman of color with a PhD who was more than qualified, I didn't get that job. Whatevs.[/quote]
I'm the PP that you responded to. I am sincerely sorry that the same thing happened to you as did to me. The job should always go to the most qualified candidate. Keep your head up and don't ever give up!!!!![/quote]

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