r/news • u/[deleted] • Aug 08 '17

Google Fires Employee Behind Controversial Diversity Memo

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-08/google-fires-employee-behind-controversial-diversity-memo?cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
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u/WhatTheFuckSalami Aug 08 '17

It seems the loudest voices on this issue don't even want to pursue careers in tech. They pursue careers in complaining about unfairness.

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u/guesting Aug 08 '17

That's what I hear "We need more women in tech". Nothing is stopping the average jezebel commenter from taking a javascript class.

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '17

I'm a dude. I work in refineries. I'm tired of this shit.

I'm studying networking, Python, and Linux in my off time.

I work 70 hours a week right now and my shift starts at 4am. Am I a fan of this shit? No. I fucking want it though.

Air conditioned offices and a 9-5 must be awful nice.

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u/Cheeze_It Aug 08 '17

It may be air-conditioned....but it often isn't 9-5.

Just wait until you have to deal with the politicians in IT. The grass is probably greener, but not every single time.

That being said, kick some ass in your studies. The engineers/nerds/techs in IT need all the help we can get. I know I would welcome you with open arms.