IT Manager shares the TRUTH about working at Netflix

[@TechTualChatter]

Watch full interview here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJnHd4qEpb-db9U

[@warriorclassmedia]

Product manager 💪🏾

[@nycplayboy78]

Incredible I am so glad that I found this channel. This happened to me when I was looking to transition to Silicon Valley from Washington, DC....I had an interview with LinkedIn in San Jose and was flown out for an in-person interview yes prior to COVID. To preface I have a PhD in Informatioin Assurance and Computer Science specializing in AI/ML and Machine Algorithm and I was interviewing for a Network Architect job at LinkedIn and my credentials were very impressive according to them and the interviews went well and I did make the personal touch/connection. I would've been THE ONLY BLACK PERSON on the entire team in a senior role. I was later told that I wouldn't be a good "cultural" fit at LinkedIn basically because I was overqualified and I haven't forgiven them for that BULLSHIT since. So long story short I stayed in DC and continue my work supporting the Government...But yeah the racism and discrimination is rampant in Silicon Valley....I am glad I dodged that bullet...

[@moneymaker4417]

I hate to see people get treated this way, they’ll discriminate against you but call it DEI when you get the job you are qualified for

[@Iamalakerfan]

This interview was excellent, and the emphasis on showcasing interpersonal skills and fit really resonated with me. The best advice I’ve ever received about the interview process ties directly to this point: don’t stress about your qualifications-you’ve already cleared that hurdle. Instead, focus on demonstrating your personality and how well you align with the team and company culture.

[@DistrictGentleman]

"How much of myself am I willing to sacrifice for this role?" That is such a great question to ask yourself. I'm only trying to code switch but so much. Outside of displaying the standards of professionalism, I do want the room to be myself, too.

[@MM-24]

It should be 100% - everyone turns off who they are. YT people turn off who they are too You don't need to be yourself, you need to run your role and be professional. People don't care about what you think about current events and it has nothing to do with the role of the company

[@TechTualChatter]

@MM-24 lol bs

[@MM-24]

@@TechTualChatter good response. But anyone with wisdom understands. Black people have been integrated into the workforce since the 60s , this isn't anything new

[@TechTualChatter]

@MM-24 more blue collar workforces less white collar work

[@MM-24]

@@TechTualChatter we've been blue collar since the 1900's and WW2. Blacks were mechanics etc White collar since the 60s

[@IceRockPolar]

@14:00 same exact thing happened to me in Sunnyvale at Safeway on El Camino Real around the corner from 24HR Fitness.

[@TechTualChatter]

@@IceRockPolar sheesh

[@blastys]

Being from California and working in Tech, all of the companies I've worked at I've been the only African American in my departments. From small companies, to the company I am at now (large utility), we have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. California is no different than states that are well known for discrimination, its just disguised better. Have to be savvy here.

[@TechTualChatter]

I think that's the sucky part about then being labeled as so progressive

[@zuleikarose]

Tech and finance very similar in ways. Thanks for the explanation of your experiences

[@laramecodes3520]

Refreshing to here the perspective of a IT Manager.

[@Reason_over_Dogma]

I tell people the same thing about California! I experienced more racism in the progressive Bay Area than in red states! Luckily my job is good because my manager is black! being in the Bay Area makes me want to move to Houston or Atlanta. To be around other black professionals

[@MM-24]

I can tell you, tech is white. Just because Atlanta / Houston have huge black professional communities... You'll still be working with majority white folks

[@yasin-ali]

It's everywhere.

[@yasin-ali]

We need our own companies where we establish anti-racist culture.

[@Reason_over_Dogma]

@@yasin-ali Its everywhere but at least in the south, they let it be known they don't mess with you. In California, they could have a BLM flag on their lawn and still hate black people.

[@kweli05]

Great stuff! Black people may be underrepresented in tech overall, but I think it depends on location. Here in Atlanta we are fairly deep, from what I’ve seen in my three decades in the industry.

[@TechTualChatter]

@@kweli05 yeah I think that is one of the pluses of being out there in ATL. Everywhere else just has pockets of black ppl here and there

[@june5646]

@kweli05 how are they under represented, they make up majority of graduates and are the largest growing in the IT sector.

[@TechTualChatter]

@@june5646 you're trolling aren't you

[@june5646]

@TechTualChatter 🤣 desktop support and white hat pen testing dont count as a masters my guy. I'm not kidding about the racial stuff, u out here complaining on why instead of not doing better and blaming everybody else. Rule #1, don't be compromised, don't be so public and wonder why you get Wee Wossed at your CNAMEs and whoIS recs 😉 . Go get real CC training and stop lookin for a handout.

[@kweli05]

@@june5646 I'm talking Black people in the tech industry. Either way, Black people don't make up the majority of STEM graduates.

[@lexicybsec]

Love this! I love how much knowledge he has and shares!

[@monique9003]

The comment about intentionally trying to manage you out that should be a whole episode.

[@TechTualChatter]

It might be one day 🫡

[@monique9003]

@@TechTualChatter It happened to me before I was laid off. My manager was promoted and then they rehired someone who used to work there to take his spot.

[@TechTualChatter]

@monique9003 smh

[@ThaTechBruh]

Greeeat convo! Great perspective, realistic things!

[@GoGoGoDeeJay]

It alot of people in tech wit no real degrees. These south asian cats got store front degree from India! Every corp has a culture documented and a process they must train you on. Learned that at IBM.

[@yasin-ali]

Thanks for this

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

Very candid conversation. 😃👍👍.

[@TechTualChatter]

Yes it was!

[@theresalucas9477]

Great interview, I can totally relate after working in Corp. and racist government 😅.

[@TechTualChatter]

@@theresalucas9477 🤣🤣

[@readyplayer13]

I was just watching the 2 hour interview

[@jdez2701]

GREAT interview

[@Jordanswealthwisdom-qg3zf]

I guess people never heard of the saying “last hired 1st fired”

[@urbanmasque]

He ain't lying.

[@lbdizzy707]

I can see this dude jokingly yet masterfully articulating the dysfunction of how things are progressing. Then, them realizing this boy from Atlanta he don’t know how we REALLY get down lol.. then boom he out of there and he ain even know it ! 😂 Having gone to Penn State was my much needed crash course with how white people move. Some will give you the shirt off their back but most others? IYKTYK

[@sterlingharris1812]

Yeah interviews are only about them seeing if they like you or not. Your personality should shine bright in an interview. by the mere fact that you are in the interview tells them that you are qualified and can do or learn the work. Be likeable, that's all.

[@TechTualChatter]

@@sterlingharris1812 that's not entirely true Trust me I know from experience

[@sterlingharris1812]

@@TechTualChatter Interesting, I would love to hear your thoughts and experience. Of course there are always outliers, like showing up black when they thought you were... Or hiring managers simply going through the motions of interviews when they already know who they're going to hire before they even posted the job. Yeah, those type of situations will always exist but I mean when there's a real opportunity on the table. Really that's all that matters in my opinion

[@sterlingharris1812]

@@TechTualChatter oh and certainly not applying for jobs that I know dang well I'm not qualified for lol

[@TechTualChatter]

@@sterlingharris1812 the whole job search process is a joke lol only certain places ask you questions on what your job will entail everyone else is trying to trip you up for no reason

[@sterlingharris1812]

@@TechTualChatter yeah I can agree with that lol. I guess i just consider that one of those outliers of interviewers simply going thru the motions for whatever reason. I definitely agree tho. Great channel btw ❤️💯

[@ericpowell4350]

Everything he's saying is write. Like in other industries, they are very nebulous about the communication with you. Then when they want to fire you, they'll bring all kinds of nonsense that you would never think to be important. "Oh, he didn't leave the coffee pot on in the morning. Oh he's difficult to work with." The more "genuine" and "nicer" you are, the more they will come for you. You have to be balanced.

[@8dholland]

Hmm, the more black men that get managment experience in these areas, the more our community benefits. I can't stress the importance of these values. Edit: Also, there is a type of game people play to play victim to something you did in order to hide their own malice. The biggest burn I got in tech was someone crying about racism when she just didn't like black folk.

[@TechTualChatter]

Wow that's interesting

[@cameronmanning8606]

❤

[@themore-you-know]

30 seconds into this clip, and your guest just admitted to a crime with preferential treatment of blacks?

[@TechTualChatter]

@@themore-you-know no he didn't lmao

[@themore-you-know]

@@TechTualChatter , I am curious... if I reversed those sentences 30 seconds in and said that I sought an IT manager position to support whites: is it acceptable?

[@june5646]

I hate when people say more opertunities for black and women. So dumb, every single person in the US for free can get a comp ( laptop or desktop) to learn and get into any sector of Tech. To say he's doing it for "his" peeps is dumb, he in it for the money and passion like us of us techs. IT, devs, engineers, tinkerers, media specialists, etc.

[@TechTualChatter]

@@june5646 wtf are you even upset about 😂😂

[@june5646]

@TechTualChatter lol i can't have an opinion? I just said why everything goes be about race? You hink u hot shit but can't produce nothing. I respect your guest but my guy you are wack. You probably going to complain about something and be like they don't like me cause I'm ...ck. Take ya L. Lol how you going copy hawktua, next thing you know you gonna scam with crypto smh. Be like your guest and go to school

[@integrationzzz]

Nah you right about this shit, always some bs “for my people” comment

[@june5646]

@@integrationzzz exactly, it's simple if you have crappy manners, no one's going to want to work with you. But "nah, they take me as I am" is not gonna work. Watch this dude delete this comment again.

[@HelloThere-xs8ss]

It bothers you that much to hear? Sounds like you have some issues to work through.