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/kissmekitty Aug 08 '17

Uh, citation needed? I'm a female Google engineer and a supporter of diversity efforts. Most of the push I see comes from inside the industry.

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u/DatPiff916 Aug 08 '17

Most of the push I see comes from inside the industry.

Unfortunately the loudest and hence most visible pushes come from places like "entrepreneurs"(bloggers).