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I have a possible opportunity at Protiviti. Coming from big4 and wondering if Protiviti has fairly similar perks. I’ve read the 2022 benefits guide and it gave a oddly low PTO count of 16 days. Is this true and what about a holiday disconnect in the December time period? Are there any other hidden perks that are awesome? Already heard WLB is better and the culture, but I feel like I’ve gotta find that out first hand. Protiviti
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Since you are entering a training ground for entrepreneurship (via your MBA), I suggest using it as an opportunity to develop your own business(es). You can be the CEO, and you should own any intellectual property. You can build an ethical, diverse, and inclusive culture from the ground up.
Trying to reform DEI culture from within an existing institution, while a noble goal, can be too financially and psychologically harmful for women of color. So I would invest the majority of my time and efforts into building businesses you control and where *you* profit from your labor, not someone else.
Starting professional school is a wonderful opportunity to think big, broaden horizons, and discover new opportunities.
I was advised to drop DEI leadership when I “re-invented” myself in law school. Looking back, I see now that the folks that advised that were mainly white men who didn’t understand the value of such efforts.
So perhaps there is a middle way here—do the DEI leadership work that brings you energy and community but make your priority getting the most you can from the classes and internships.
Another issue is that because you are unique, no one else can fill your place in terms of leadership. If too many folks opt out of DEI, important voices will be lost. So perhaps building a DEI community will be critical in business school, so that no one has to bear the DEI burden alone.
What are tactics that have worked for you all? In the past, I've had to come armed with statistics and facts, determine when and where are best to show certain types of emotion, and not lose our temper?
I've also had to be an affirming person and applaud small changes and effort, especially to those who are at the beginning of their journeys—which I'm understanding of, but it's been difficult to maintain that grace and patience.
Your commitment to DEI is admirable. Focus on building strong relationships, leveraging allies, and communicating effectively. Collaborate with classmates and administration to create inclusive initiatives and highlight your positive impact.
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First, I'm so sorry past organizations haven't been supportive. Joining groups you don't identify with as an ally can be a great first step to understanding and participating in the things that are most valuable to those groups instead of imposing your own perspective; I know I've made that mistake once or twice on my journey.
While I was in school there was a hyper-focus on DEI and being inclusive. I went to a small program but for the most part, people did their best to make you feel included and heard, especially my profs. I’m BIPOC, female — I had some issues with the many men but nothing that was overtly offensive (I.e. referring to me as a “gentleman”, not always listening in group meetings, defaulting to the woman (me) to schedule meetings/project manage) — none of these really offended me but it didn’t go without notice.
DM me if you want to chat further, I had friends at most of the top programs.