I bombed an interview the day an unarmed black teenager was shot and killed.
I remember that morning seeing the video of 15 year old Ma’Khia Bryant. It tore me up.
I wasn’t able to prepare for my interview like I normally am. I felt sad and depressed in contrast to my usual bright and bubbly personality.
I was also super unproductive on my job that day. I thought about my 15 year old little sister and mourned for how her family must feel.
I inevitably bombed the interview, and let the recruiter know the headspace I was in afterward.
They had no idea about the shooting, and she didn’t consider it regarding the interview. They weren’t aware and the profile of the victim didn’t match any of their family, friends, or peers.
I could not imagine what anyone in Israel or connected to the Israel/Palestine conflict is going through right now.
But I do know that my job is to be aware, kind, patient, and empathetic.
I encourage everyone to take some time today to read up on the conflict if you’re unaware. Give supportive thoughts, prayers, and love to everyone affected and trying to stay out of harms way.
If you’re in a position of power, extend grace to all of your teammates. They need it extra right now.
I stand with freedom. I stand with peace. I stand with Palestine.
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1moYou deserve it. Btw do you know that this stadium has been dismantled?