Tired of Being Tired
In recent weeks, a number of articles from Forbes, Brookings and other news outlets have come out discussing the frustration of black women in the workforce and the notion that there is an exodus to greener pastures. Additionally, there is a strong preference among minorities to continue to work remotely post-COVID for the general reason but also to take a reprieve from racism, microaggressions, double standards, and lack of support we have grown far to accustomed to. At the end of the day, we just want to work, but other's can't seem to just do that when we are around. While for some of us, the workplace comes, with normal stresses, for black women, we have the added burden that comes with our presence that silently intimidates, our thinking that breaks barriers and our words which speak truth to life..all of which is hard for some to take. So if you are tired of explaining your valid points in a meeting where when someone else says the same think, everyone embraces it, re