Hi, welcome
I'm so sorry you're experiencing this in 2025 when by now there should be no racism, but realistically there is and we have to consider several options to find the most ideal of all poor options out there. Here are some options-
- In such situations that are really intolerable you might be better off accepting that some companies have racism or discrimination present and at 1st opportunity move on always hoping you'll get a better management that wont only treat you fairly but will punish anyone stepping over the line at your working level.
- Wait until a really good clear example appears of racism hopefully in writing like a memo that can be presented to higher management that proves it is taking place.
- Fight back with wit and fewer words, done with questions. This can be very effective if done right. eg a supervisor invites all white people to a lunch function but not you. "did you fail to invite me to lunch due to my work performance or the colour of my skin"? Such a question makes them make a choice between the two options you gave them. Using wit is best learned by reading the 1st post of this link below- https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/wit-the-only-answer-for-torment/td-p/71440
Please try to accept that there is many white people that adore our indigenous or migrant peoples. I'm 5th generation maybe 6th. Before then my family history is blurred except I am a direct descendant of Robert the Bruce, a leader in the 11th century. But I havent got the valuable blood for tens of thousands of years in this country. You have that, its priceless.
SHIFTING EYES
In a land of the greatest flora and fauna
there's still nasties in every corner
We cannot eradicate those shifting eyes and snarly mouth
No matter how much we fume or how long we shout
But there is one thing we can master now with no sigh
And thats how tall we hold our head up high
Respect and consideration are not listed on shelves
But its achievable, a gift to ourselves...
I hope I've helped.
TonyWK
