It’s just a question. No judgement.

If so let me know so I can feel better about my situations 😭😭

I'm a dietetics major and I was giving a demonstration on how to make fried rice more nutrient dense. I was using a personal recipe, but I had to give this presentation down town and it was so frustrating. I was already running late, but the parking situation is what ran me hottt. I got there like 30 min before my presentation, but I spent 30 minutes trying to find the correct parking garage after all my preceptor could do was provide me a photo of a parking garage that looks like everyone else. I was going to different garages and they were telling me to go to the one I had to pay for, which according to my preceptor I'm not supposed to be paying for anything bc the internship is not paid for. I eventually figured out the parking situation after my preceptor realized she sent me an old photo of what the parking garage looked like. I got like mf pepper, ready cuss everyone out but I held my composure. They were actually very apologetic bc they know I have to travel about an hour to get to the office and to deal with parking is frustrating. I was then lead to the room of my cooking demo and people were already there enjoying my fried rice. I felt like I walked into a room where I did not have control. Needless to say the presentation was shit. I forgot numerous of points bc I was still hot from parking, and thrown off by the presentation already being started. My preceptor said I did good, but I know I could have done better. They were an easy crowd to impress, but I could have presented way more. I feel like it was an opportunity missed, but I know I will get more.

Anyways embarrassing internship moments? 😭

I don’t understand why people are so suspicious of Black women sho just want to quietly exist. Why do we have to be predictable for society?

I haven't shopped there in years. I recently decided to look at their website to see their creative direction.

The direction they are going in seems really young now; I'm in my mid-twenties, and despite that still being pretty young, can't see myself in their clothing now.

Do you?

Look, I really don't give af about the narrative of Nara Smith promoting trad wife behavior; those hoes were eating it the fuck up because they wanted to be her and have her life.

Truth is, they never really liked Nara; they were jealous of her, and I know Nara is a biracial woman and her experience with white people can tend to be more privileged than a monoracial black woman's experience with white people, but I just can't help but to call out bullshit. I've always felt like the majority of Nara Smith's fan base was jealous white women and poc women waiting to see her fail. As someone who is 26, I have grace for Miss Nara. She is a 24-year-old woman with 4 children, all under the age of like 6 years old. It's possible that in 10 years from now, she will change her views.

I find it extremely rich that white women on TikTok are really driving the narrative that Nara Smith played a huge role in making young women trad wives, when within white women's own culture their men play a huge factor GENERATIONALLY declining the progression of all women. The ideas they have been referring to existed within mainstream white American culture for generations and have been reinforced through religion, politics, media, and family structures long before Nara ever made a cooking video.

I think it's disproportionate to treat Nara as the face of this phenomenon. If the concern is the persistence of traditional gender norms, then the conversation should be about the broader systems and cultures that have sustained them, not just one young influencer who became an easy target.

If I were Nara Smith, I would've been cussed them smooth tf outt, because they are really fucking trying it.

>I am looking to edit my resume by adding industry related certifications to boost my qualifications. Additionally, I want to earn extra income on the side while completing an unpaid internship.

I am currently considering a breastfeeding educator certification, but I'm hesitant because I am 26 and I don't have children, so I'm concered that my lack of childcare experience will have mothers to be worried. Do you have any other recommendations?

For the past few weeks, I've been wearing my kinky hair in this cute pushed back bun. It's just a quick little hairstyle while I'm enjoying my summer break.

I can't help but notice how uncomfortable my natural texture seems to make some people, and it's honestly pathetic (I'm talking about the racist and self hating ones). Why can't I just be a regular girl? Why is it every time when a Black woman steps outside their apparence has to be a 10? I don't owe anybody "pretty", and by saying that I'm not saying my hair is ugly. I think I look just fine. Something cute and simple for my little summer job, and while I run my errands. People being genuinely uncomfortable, or even wary of me, solely because my hair is coarse is fucking ridiculous.

I saw someone say, "A child is a blessing, but are you a blessing to the child?" and I was like, AMEN**.**

I wish more women felt comfortable with the idea that just because you have a uterus doesn't mean you have to have children. Having children as a man or woman is not a birthright, it's biology.

Being a parent is one of the most selfish decisions a person can choose to make, and I don't believe enough people consider the many factors involved in raising a child who has to go out into the world as a well-functioning adult.

Everyone seems so cliquish, and off putting.

As you climb the educational ladder or move up within your career, you'll be introduced to new spaces and opportunities. Along the way, you'll meet people who are genuinely shocked by how much you've accomplished simply because you're Black. 😂 How do you deal with that?

I'm a pretty private person, and I'm extremely wary of people. I try not to assume jealousy, but it can be hard to ignore when you have things going for yourself and people act surprised because "you don't look like" someone they expected to be successful. It's such a weird reaction, and in my Erika from BGC Season 9 voice "I don't understand."

So my bachelors degree came today, and I thought receiving it would make me feel complete. I still don’t feel complete…. If anything I feel stressed. I start my masters in dietetics in a few weeks so maybe that’s it. I know I am accomplishing a lot, I am a first generation graduate. But I just can’t shake the feeling of feeling so ordinary. It was a nice little spark to Monday evening, but nothing about this feels special.

I don’t even know if this is a moment that is worth writing about in my journal.

I have gotten this a lot… it’s extremely hurtful when someone says I look angry, bc I’m literally the most chilliest person ever. I can't help my facial structure, and I can’t help the way my lips protrude when it’s in a resting position. I have the face of my mother and father, and ancestors. I’m not going to smile 24/7 bc you are uncomfortable with a black body existing.

I’m just curious about what documents are expected when starting an internship.

For the last few months Ive been exhausted. Graduated in May with a Bachelors in Food Science, I thought I was going to take a break before I go back for my masters and work for the rest of the year to save money, but no jobs that are paying a livable wage are hiring. I decided to apply last minute for dietetic internships/master program and I got accepted yesterday, so now I’m preparing to go back to school in August. I feel so scared, I’m starting to actually get my foot in the door when it comes to my career, and I feel like I’m not qualified. I know it’s imposter syndrome, but it’s really weighing on me.

Did you guys ever deal this as you were rising the educational ladder?

I have a interview this with a graduate director for a vacant spot this fall for an internship, I am sooo nervous, do you guys have any tips?

What do I need to do to prepare myself? Also, should I review my notes in case they ask me questions about the material?

If you had to interview for your internship, what was your experience like?

I’m just curious to know if anyone in here is a fan of the show?

Has anyone else noticed that in some workplaces, especially call centers, correction feels more like an investigation than a conversation?

One thing that has always bothered me is how small mistakes can suddenly involve multiple people. You'll make a minor error or forget one task, and now your manager has CC'd three other people or pulled in additional supervisors. It reminds me of getting pulled over for a broken taillight and the officer calling four backup units. At that point, it starts to feel less like someone is helping you correct a mistake and more like you're being treated as if you've done something much worse.

I recently experienced something similar with a new assistant General manager. She introduced herself and asked me to share my screen so she could see how my system was set up. Then she asked me to navigate to my evaluations and show her where pending evaluations appear. I had one pending evaluation that was only a week old, and when she saw it, she told me my name had been on a list of employees who had not checked their evaluations and asked me to complete it. I did it immediately, but I could not help wondering why we went through that entire process instead of her simply saying, "Hey, I noticed you have one pending evaluation. Can you complete it today?"

I am an adult. If there is an issue, just tell me directly. I do not need to be led through a series of questions to arrive at an answer you already knew. It feels like so many companies approach correction from a place of distrust instead of assuming that most employees are trying to do their jobs well.

It also makes me wonder if companies sometimes create the very culture they are trying to prevent. If every generation of employees is viewed as needing constant monitoring, verification, and gotcha moments, maybe the issue is not just the employees. Maybe it is worth asking why the workplace is designed around the expectation that people cannot be trusted. In my experience, people who feel respected, supported, and fairly compensated usually want to do a good job.

Is this just a call center thing, or have people in other industries experienced this too?

Mines is Boomerang. I'm not to passionate about the plot. I feel like there could have been more character development, but what I love the most is the aesthetic and the fashion pieces within the movie. Everyone in that movie was just so young, hot, smart, fashionable, and Black!

I had a caller trying to handle their leasing agreement by today, because their due date is the 5th. Why would you wait until the day before the holiday weekend to get that sorted? Clearly your housing wasn't a priority if you waited until the last minuet.