Black Men: Do You Agree “Play The Corporate Game” Or No?

[MaxPain]

He made a lot of good points


A lot of brehs do shoot themselves in the foot over trivial issues (long hair, excessive facial hair, clothing etc)

But I cant be the only one who feels it’s exhausting and draining to be around cacs all day & have to play “their game”. Dont get me started on the happy hours, “networking” (aka pretending to like & talk about winter sports, golf and shyt like that), and “power lunches”.

On the other hand if u play their game long enough, u can be in a position to help and put on other black people in positions in power to fortify ur position.

What are ur thoughts on playing the game? Is it worth it?

 

[Booker T Garvey]

3 minutes in and he's already dropping truth bombs.

 

[I AM WE ARE]

But in some point he's right especially in corporate And law enforcement jobs

 

[Dr. Hibbert's Revenge]

If you're even in a position to consider playing the corporate game, you're good.

 

[TRY GOD]

I keep my head down and don't say anything.

Then again My team isn't in the same state, and the local people act like they don't want to fukk with me so I'm like

Plus I got a secluded little cubicle with a great view of Buckhead and work from home often.

im loving corporate life

 

[315]

Sounds like a lot. I couldn't do it

 

[BmoreGorilla]

Nope not at all. I’m me 24/7. It helps that I’ve pretty much always had black folks higher than me tho

 

[David_TheMan]

Im at work what is he talking about or what are the talking points?

 

[MaxPain]

Nope not at all. I’m me 24/7. It helps that I’ve pretty much always had black folks higher than me tho

You got that luxury since you in the Baltimore area.

A lot of brehs dont unfortunately.


But even then....one of the things he pointed out was the higher u go the more you have to play.

 

[goatmane]

Of course. Theres no doubt in my mind. Some white dude would just take my spot. How does that help my family?

 

[ScottyG]

Bullshyt. If there's someone at my job who's a cac he doesn't have to shave, cut his hair, put on deodorant, shyt he barely has to brush his teeth

 

[Maude]

I got locs and piercings in a corporate setting. Ya skill how well you communicate your ideas will get you farther than confirming. Thats if you can get in the door​

 

[MaxPain]

I got locs and a piercings in a corporate setting. Ya skill how well you communicate your ideas will get you farther than confirming. Thats if you can get in the door​

And you won’t advance past where you are with locs and a piercing.

That was something he pointed out....and he was right.

 

[BmoreGorilla]

You got that luxury since you in the Baltimore area.

A lot of brehs dont unfortunately.


But even then....one of the things he pointed out was the higher u go the more you have to play.

True I can see that. But I feel like people can still handle things professionally without compromising themselves

 

[Vandelay]

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