Is the "DEI Forcefield" just an Accenture thing or it's common across all consulting firms?


- I'm talking about the explicit preferential treatment in hiring (even higher referral bonuses) and protections in downsizing actions

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It’s everywhere

Extra points if you’re a rich scion of a foreign oligarch and not actually a poor minority

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I’d say at most companies it’s at least a factor, b it Accenture is known for trying to be the most progressive firm in an already progressive industry. I’ve straight up had friends who work there have MDs tell them they should invest their efforts elsewhere as it’s “no place for a straight white guy”.

That said there are probably lots of other companies (particularly smaller) that are still racist as f*** and the white force field probably exists. Lots of room in America for racism both ways it seems.

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But what if it's a guy who's over 45? Or over 45 and a vet? Or vet with disability? Would that make any difference?

At my firm, it’s widely known that we’re basically not hiring white males right now.

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Tell me you're a white dude without telling me you're a white dude.

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SC1. I’m genuinely curious if you think my anecdote is acceptable, preferable or positive.

It’s across companies.

Where do I (Indian male) apply to get away from this?

My philosophy is to neither accept advantage nor disadvantage for my demographic — obviously no one wants to a disadvantage, and I have self-respect enough to not want the former.

So where does one go?

Outside the United States.

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