Re:Google Fires Employee Behind Controversial Diversity Memo
by siosonel on Tuesday August 08, 2017 @09:42AM
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@wolco: "... don't have a burning desire"
@feeping: "... computers were just there ... because I could code"
@wst_: "... who deeply care about their choices"
I disagree with the above sentiments, despite those being excellent reasons or attitudes to choose a field/calling/career. It is not necessary for others to arrive at a path in the same way that other people do. It is entirely possible that the burning desire, inclination, and careful choice occur after being accepted into a program or after more exposure into a coding environment. It is also very likely that such desire, inclination, and choice are discouraged by not having relatable peers or role models. I would find it much harder to fit and grow into a role if from the very beginning I was expected to already have inclinations and reasons that are similar to my coworkers.
I've countless interviews with vets. When a person becomes a vet they do it because they want to help animals or want money and to help but rarely because someone else did it before them who looks like them.