I am a hardworking black women and i have attended college and earned a degree in computer networking technology. Unfortunately, I haven't found a job in computers so far. I know that living in louisiana is part of my problem of not being able to find great employment but there is another factor that has been laid on the table before me. Being a black female is the other reason why i've been told i cannot get a job.
This situation seems prejudice to me. I love all people regardless of their gender and race. Why can't equal opportunity employment be more emphasized on. It disgusts me that only men are getting hired down here to work on computers, and it disgusts me that when i apply for an office job a white female is hired. I'm being told i am overqualified, excuse me but what the in the world does overqualified mean. It disgusts me that you are told to achieve the american dream, go to college and work hard,yet you cannot get a job in the field you went for. You go to college, work hard, and you are only good enough for a fast food job or a job paying no more than $8.00 an hour. My purpose of attending college was to get paid $18-20 dollars an hour.
Is it me or is slavery still in effect somehow? Is it because i'm black i am only good enough to clean up behind you, cook food for you, take your order, and hand you your order. Am i not good enough to answer phones, greet guest in my best attire, type on the computer, or be an assistant to someone in a big company. Do i have to kiss some extreme butt to get that kind of job, when i already have the credentials to work in that job. I really don't understand someone please tell me what you think. Is it me? Or is it even harder as a black female to get a professional job?