My Manager Harasses Me Through Skype Following Me Around the Office from Break Rooms to Restrooms

You need to be able to work, without the fear of being discriminated against, whether it's racially motivated or sexism.

Funke AdenijiFebruary 27, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer

One of My Coworkers Threw Me Under the Bus

You need to have a conversation with your boss about the general situation and clear your name.

Funke AdenijiFebruary 24, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer

About to Accept an Offer, Any Tips/Knowledge I Should Know?

Funke AdenijiFebruary 22, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer

My Coworker Talks to Me in Any Type of Way

It's important to address this behavior as it happens.

Funke AdenijiFebruary 17, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer

Doing Market Research for the Role You Are Applying For

Compensation is a complex number that goes deeper than the wage gap.

Funke AdenijiFebruary 1, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer

Have You Considered Picking a Place and Moving for a Job?

Be deliberate and intentional in your job search. Hone in your job search to places where you can gain experience that will be relevant to your future.

Funke AdenijiFebruary 1, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer

I Have a Bond with My Coworker, but She Doesn't Do Her Job

Managing people means you have to learn to navigate different people and situations that aren't comfortable but at the end of the day (I hate that phrase!), it's about the work being done.

Funke AdenijiJanuary 4, 2019black, career, blog, write, writer

I Can't Prove My CoWorker's Condescending Behavior Towards Me

I feel like I can’t prove it but I have a hating ass coworker who goes out of her way to interject herself in my work and get under my skin.

Funke AdenijiDecember 16, 2018black, career, blog, write, writer

How Do You Effectively Network at a Conference?

You need to celebrate your 'WINS', no matter what's going on with others around you.

Funke AdenijiDecember 11, 2018black, career, blog, write, writer

New Leadership Is Affecting My Job Security in a Position

New leadership always means new directives and ultimately change for everyone that reports into that new leader. This new leader was brought in because there was some sort of deficiency in his or her predecessor.

Funke AdenijiDecember 11, 2018black, career, blog, write, writer

Am I Going to Have to Be Fake to Survive Professionally?

I mostly try to stay out the way, keep my head down, and get my work done. My supervisors see that as being standoffish and as having a negative attitude. Am I gonna have to be fake in order to survive and be left alone to flourish professionally?

Funke AdenijiDecember 9, 2018black, career, blog, write, writer

I’m Being Harassed in General, All in Front My Manager, and She Just Lets It Happen

I’m being harassed in general. Do I stick it out or just find a new job?

Funke AdenijiNovember 4, 2018black, career, blog, write, writer

Ever Since I Got a Better Job, My Relationship with My Boyfriend Has Fell Off

You need to celebrate your 'WINS', no matter what's going on with others around you.

Funke AdenijiOctober 18, 2018black, career, blog, write, writer

As a Black Woman, You Know Every Mistake We Make Is Magnified and the Consequences Are Greater. How Do You Cope?

I have learned a few coping mechanisms even though I'm still very much a student in this area. Here are the things I've learned so far:

Funke AdenijiSeptember 23, 2018black, career, blog, write, writer

I Was Called Hostile, What Should I Do?

You never really know how management will perceive you.

Funke AdenijiSeptember 19, 2018black, career, blog, write, writer

After Working for One Month, How Do I Resign and Stay on Good Terms?

Ask yourself a few questions before you make the leap....

Funke AdenijiSeptember 19, 2018black, career, blog, write, writer

I Spoke up About the Lack of Diversity, but It Backfired

An objective response that sticks to the facts is best here.
As I also stated above, I think it's important your company is aware of the feedback given to the program as well.

Funke AdenijiSeptember 19, 2018black, career, blog, write, writer