Annoyed that I got in trouble at work for taking too much initiative.

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And if you took less initiative, the feedback would have been, “DS doesn’t take enough initiative”. People attack Black women, especially when they get ahead. God forbid you have more responsibility and visibility than the others

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Story of my life. "We need you to think bigger picture." *thinks bigger picture* "....but not like that." 🙄🙄🙄

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That's the way things can go. Companies want people to show some initiative, and when they do, uh-oh, you've overstepped. You're right to be annoyed. But just chalk it up to experience. Next time just let them flail and don't go above and beyond.

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So we are all living the same lives. Also my first time working for an older yt female.

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Your confidence triggers insecurity in others. Don’t sweat it, keep moving 😉😉😉

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However, head on swivel sis!

That happened to me in a recent leadership role

I offered my boss, a choice of two different presentations, one exactly as he asked for, and the other was slight improvements

He got angry about being offered the two options. Call me on the phone twice to bitch about it.

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I am really sorry to hear that but what exactly happened? I would love to hear about it because it has definitely happened to me so I can relate.

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