During my 9yrs, I experienced direct harassment and racial discrimination. I gave up when I was reprimanded for taking an initiative that yielded positive results. My salary was reduced $1/hr and I received written reprimand with the comment, "I needed to learn how to 'stay in my place.'" Over the years when seeking promotion, I was given repeated roadblocks. Overcoming the roadblocks, I learned others in equal position did not possess the requested qualifications. I finally gave up and visited the EEOC. I won settlement without legal representation and a nondisclosure. The smiles there are very deceitful.

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