How do you balance the decision when you have an amazing, encouraging, supportive manager but the broader function in the organization values a certain profile and your demographic is not valued leading to inequities in the broader context?

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October 26,2022 at 11:13PM UTC

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How do you balance the decision when you have an amazing, encouraging, supportive manager but the broader function in the organization values a certain profile and your demographic is not valued leading to inequities in the broader context?

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AnonymousOctober 27,2022 at 12:28AM UTC
I need a decoder ring to get through this question! Stop being so cryptic so this board can provide a thoughtful answer. Vague questions get vague answers!
AnonymousOctober 27,2022 at 3:11AM UTC
I'm not having trouble understanding this at all the ask is whether having an amazing boss is enough of a reason to stay in an unhealthy role/work environment. My perspective on that is---No. Mostly because your boss can change at anytime and if that's the only person in your corner than you're left in an extremely compromising position. However, as the person above suggested it ultimately comes down to whats important for you. Best of luck to you dear.
AnonymousOctober 27,2022 at 4:32AM UTC
If your boss is able to shield you from the organization toxicity and allow you to grow and have impact in your role, it might be worth staying.
AnonymousOctober 27,2022 at 2:18AM UTC
Word salad. Plain and simple. If you don't feel like there's a future for you then you'll need to decide what's most important.
AnonymousOctober 27,2022 at 1:58PM UTC
What?
AnonymousOctober 29,2022 at 12:53PM UTC
What decision dear?
AnonymousOctober 29,2022 at 12:55PM UTC
I don’t really follow the post. But I see you are referring to inequities. It would be helpful to be specific but generally I can say…
There are inequities everywhere. Doesn’t mean we should give up. If you have a great boss, stick
with them.
Shelby COctober 29,2022 at 5:21PM UTC
You have to decide what you can be at peace with.
Cockson68November 4,2022 at 10:13PM UTC
Leave such an environment. It will lead to damage overall to your mental well being.
Do not make it obvious seeking to go as this may exacerbate the situation.