How is everyone coping with the current political and social climate? Has the environment at work changed at all? How are you feeling about your career path?

I’m feeling self-conscious. I’m even harder on myself for my mistakes than I was before, and I was already a perfectionist. My work product is taking longer to turnaround because I’m so paranoid. My mental health is plummeting.

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No bueno. I have no advice besides in house or alternative legal providers are better. My current assignment and company I work for stated they are committed to diversity and it’s who they are. So, that makes me feel safe.

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That’s a great situation. Congratulations on finding something that works better for you :)

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My faith in Christ couple with therapy and remembering that our ancestors waged successful civil rights battles with far fewer resources and less access, gives me hope. Find your source of hope and courage, pick your head up, link up with allies and press on ✊🏽

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I am struggling with the exact same issues you mentioned above.

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This political and social climate caused me to stop actively looking for a new job. Everything is so uncertain now.

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