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remuneration
It must be so hard to get by on such an inadequate remuneration. it would certainly make me feel I'd been discriminated against
Outrageous
Was it to do with his race, or was it just that he wasnt as good at his job? Blaming it on "racism" is convenient when it comes to claiming money.
"In 2004 he was given a negative appraisal for dating a colleague (now his wife) without revealing the nature of the relationship to his bosses."
This is the ONE part of his claim I do agree with. I thinks its outrageous that firms think they have the right to stick their corporate noses into employees private lives. They are employees - not slaves - and who is doing what with who outside the office is none of their business, but doesnt surprise me with an outfit like pwc.
'Blaming it on "racism" is convenient when it comes to claiming
Yes, but it could really be racism. We do not have enough information to know either way.
Crying wolf
Yes, but it could really be racism. We do not have enough information to know either way.
Posted by chatman on Sat, 29/01/2011 - 17:06
If his argument was with one individual then that person may be racially motivated, but, it appears his argument is with an entire firm - and racism would therefore seem unlikely.
There have been far too many examples of the "race card" being played and, like with the boy who cried wolf too often, I always view such claims now with a healthy dose of scepticism.
"his argument is with an entire firm - and racism would therefor
I understand an entire police force was found to be institutionally racist (by the Stephen Laurence Inquiry), so I am sure a humble accountancy firm could be too.
It is surprising how an attitude or set of beliefs can pervade an entire organisation.
"There have been far too many examples of the "race card" being
How many is too many? What amount would be right?
Laurence Inquiry
I understand an entire police force was found to be institutionally racist (by the Stephen Laurence Inquiry), so I am sure a humble accountancy firm could be too.
It is surprising how an attitude or set of beliefs can pervade an entire organisation.
Posted by chatman on Sat, 29/01/2011 - 19:50
That "enquiry" was discredited. Its "findings" were completely ridiculous. Whilst members of any organisation may be racist, entire organisations certainly are not.
The Race card
How many is too many? What amount would be right?
Posted by chatman on Sat, 29/01/2011 - 19:56
NONE.
As far as Imconcerned false claims of racism used to try to gain some advantage are no different to false accusations of rape or anything else, and those found to be lying should be prosecuted and jailed.
" those found to be lying should be prosecuted and jailed."
I agree about false accusations of rape, because the consequences of being wrongly convicted of rape could be horrible, but don't you think it would be a little bit harsh to gaol someone for lying about racism when that lie could not lead to anyone being gaoled?