11 New Year’s Resolutions Every Black Woman Should Make In 2016
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Stand up for yourself at work
Fear of being seen as too confrontational — or even being fired — often keeps us from expressing concerns, either about fellow co-workers or our own career trajectory at work. The wage gap is real; if you know you’re being underpaid in your position, say something. If you’re being unfairly ridiculed by your boss, say something. If you want to go after that position you were previously looked over for, say something. Yes, there’s a chance speaking up won’t work in your favor but, like breaching an uncomfortable conversation in a romantic relationship, the sooner you know what’s up, the more informed you are about where you stand and you can begin to work on your exit strategy instead of trying to make things work in an unhealthy environment.
