I have a chance to mentor an intern from my cultural background...but my workload is insane. Should I say yes and hope it pays off later, or be honest about my limits?

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Put the shoe on the other foot and ask, “Does an intern from a minority background deserve a mentor who can give them their full attention, or one who can only reluctantly steal small bits of time and attention here and there? Which one is more likely to help their career thrive?”

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No put yourself first. If you can’t dedicate the time and energy to it the situation won’t be positive for anyone.

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