Question for fellow believers: has anyone struggled with how much of your faith to bring to the workplace? We’re encouraged to bring our whole selves to work but I’m often hesitant to bring up that side of me, even though it literally defines who I am.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I don’t think you should feel compelled to hide it or do things not in line with your faith, but I admit I’m going to be uncomfortable if you start testifying in the break room.

likefunny

In my mind, bringing your whole self to the workplace doesn't mean actively bringing up everything about you. It means being true and authentic to yourself.

My religion doesn't drink coffee or tea or alcohol, for example, so I just make sure to not have those drinks and develop ways to joke around it while being clear and confident this is my stance. If someone asks more details, I'm happy to answer, but I don't need to explain to anyone the whole basis behind it unasked for. I'm bringing my whole authentic self to the workplace while not being weird about it.

like

Thank you, this is helpful!

like

People misinterpret what it means to be authentic in the work place and be yourself. You do that as it relates to work and professionalism, paying attention to keeping appropriate work boundaries when sharing personal information. Religion just like politics, doesn’t belong in the work place, so I would stay away from such topics. Now, If someone was trying to get to know you, you can certainly say faith is important to you, you go to church etc.

like

I have spent years trying to figure this out because my faith is also the most important part of my identity. My approach is to not hide it but also not flaunt it. I’ve also worked to find ways to love others well at work and show up in a way consistent with what I believe (not giving into the pressures of the job and taking my frustrations out on others, not complaining, seeing people first as worthy of respect, taking on the task nobody wants, encouraging my teammates, etc.) When I get to know people on a personal level (usually at dinners), I’ll share that my faith is important to me. If they ask questions I’m happy to answer and if they don’t I let it go. For me, it’s about not being ashamed of who I am but also recognizing that other people have had really bad experiences with the church and don’t want to hear about it constantly. Happy to chat more if you’d like!

likehelpful

Thank you ❤️ Relieved to hear I’m not alone in this! This was super helpful

Having grown up in the Bible Belt, I was so turned off by it being forced on us everywhere and a lot of hypocrisy. But when I moved to the Midwest I joined a church and was happy that earlier experience didn’t turn me off forever. So I’ve seen both sides. The difference is not whether you share something about yourself or it shapes your beliefs and life but whether you literally lord it over others.

like

Related Posts

Got a new job in Silicon Valley. Moving from NYC. Where should I live?

like

General question about LinkedIn, but I figured recruiters may have a better perspective.

Is it really beneficial to have a LinkedIn premium account over the regular free account? I’m currently looking for opportunities and wondering if it really will make a difference to pay the price and subscribe to the premium account.
Can anyone recommend if, and how it will, or will not help?

like

How often did you apply before getting the H1B?

Anyone have any good suggestions for a good entry level job at Accenture for a Mechanical Engineering recent grad? I remember there was like liquid studios or some other product development jobs but I would appreciate any more insight

Anyone monitor house with Ring security system? Reviews?

like

What are benefits of senior manager at KPMG ? Is senior manager role same in KPMG and uncle D ? Any substantial difference in benefits ?

likefunny

Been in FDD for a year, want to move into IB (eventually, at least want to wait a few more months), but I’m not someone who has modeling skills. Best tips to improve? (Besides YouTube vids and what not).

like

What has been the best lesson you’ve ever taught?

Has anyone else gone back to relying more on public transportation with the surging Uber / Lyft prices. Trips to and from ohare are costing me about as much as the plane tickets themselves, and even simple things like meeting a friend for dinner in another neighborhood ends up costing around $80 in transportation costs. I haven’t taken buses and trains much since I’ve graduated but now it just feels like I’m throwing money out the window by not making the switch back.

like

Hi everyone! I’m looking for strategic finance roles at prominent tech companies (FAANG, Microsoft, LinkedIn , Salesforce etc). Can someone help me out with referrals? Happy to chat more about my experience over DM. Also attaching a picture of my dog Ollie!

Post Photo
likeupliftingsmart

Out of curiosity asking this question.

Did
EY India ever get "best place to work" award any time back in history? 🤔

like

Is my purchase history not good enough?

Post Photo
funnylike
like

If I wanted to throw in a $1000 as a gamble into a mix of crypto, which ones should I go for? Anything like SHIB that can go to the 🚀?

like

How is C&M in deloitte? How is the work ,bench period, hikes,any layoffs in past in c&m .One of my friend will soon be joining!

like

Has anyone gone into/is in Transaction Services? If so, what is the work like? I know there's financial due diligence involved, but can you please elaborate as to what you do on a daily basis?

like

I save every email from legal recruiters. One day, I plan on emailing them all at the same time stating my interest in lateraling and let the chaos begin.

likefunnysmart

Any 🐠 interested in starting an Apple Watch group (for those that use)? I could use the extra motivation to get my move ring closed every day.

like

Paralegal, being harassed by a senior associate. Thoughts on how to handle while being discreet?

like

Additional Posts in Women In Consulting

How do you carry your stuff to work? I have the analyst backpack I got when I joined but not sure if a large tote would work better.

like

My friend who I have known for 10 years recently became really weird about paying me back for things and I’m not sure how to handle it. We went to a group dinner and everyone paid me back but her, I assumed she forgot and let it go. We went out to grab a drink yesterday, I had one glass of wine, she had 3 cocktails and then ordered a meal, when the bartender asked how we wanted to split the check she quickly said “you can just split it evenly”. I ended up paying $55 for my glass of wine (cont)

like

What are your current professional goals?

likefunny

From 22-27 I dated a guy who worked all the time with the hope we would get married. Lots of time spent alone since he was never around on trips and so called vacations. Recently, I broke up with him and just am really feeling like I wasted my twenties. I saw two girls walking down the street yesterday with pink balloons that spelled “23”... what I would give to have not wasted my time with this guy. Has anyone ever gone through this?

likehelpful

Hi ladies! Need your opinion and advice on a slightly awkward topic
I recently started dating this guy. He is really good in bed (well endowed, good stamina, great foreplay, etc). But he doesn’t cum after sex. Our sex routine normally ends at either of us getting tired after a long run but not him cuming. We’ve been together for the last 4-5 days and have done it many times (early phases of a relationship). And he came only once.
Is this something I should be worried about? Does this mean

like

Is it generally unwise to switch companies within a year? I just relocated back to hometown and started a new job 6 months ago but I want to relocate again to Atlanta when my lease is up in 6 months. I don’t have much problem with my current role except wanting more money and to relocate. Unsure if it’s worth it to move and get more money or if it’ll be a bad look on my part. Any advice welcomed.

like

Matching pajama sets that won’t break the bank? (<$100)

like

I got to know someone thru work, and flirted a bit over 1 week. Then we never spoke again because of work geography. He reached out this week after 9 months+ asking for a visa sponsor to take a vacay in my country (given mobility restriction these days), and asked me to hook him up with a business visa referral letter thru my connections. He also said he’s coming with gf. I said im happy to write him a personal reference letter, but wont be able to get him a business one. Is this rude?

like

I’m dating someone new and it is going very well. He is kind, not high strung, with great values and shares my sense of humor. It is so easy and natural to spend multiple days with him.
Still I am having doubts because I think he isn’t very “intellectual”. To be clear, he’s intelligent! He is a great STEM role that requires an advanced degree. We share a love of reading as well. However he is not really interested in world affairs, does not follow the news closely, does not have a strong grasp

likehelpful

What’s a good way to get your personal data scrubbed off the internet?

like

Best way to get over a guy who doesn’t want a relationship but wants to stay “friends” ??

like

I’m pretty reserved and quiet. I do good 1-on-1, but I tend to listen more than talk. Has anyone had success in opening up more or becoming outgoing?

like

I just transitioned to a new role in a newly created team where I’m basically building the team (startup). I’m working with two execs who I like and have a lot of background with but I’m still really overwhelmed at the lack of structure. I feel like I could just wrap myself in circles. There’s so much that needs to be done and I feel like I’m drowning. Has anyone done anything similar? Any advice?

like

Building a free to use networking platform for women - idea is to create subgroups within it such as consulting, finance, etc but also interest- based ones for eg running or mba apps or advice groups on how to deal w workplace related issues.

Want it to be a replacement for the infamous ‘boys club’ in male dominated industries. Would you guys be interested in something like this?

like

I can’t believe I’m asking this but I need to know- has anyone here experienced sleep orgasms? Online says it’s normal but I’ve never heard any woman talk about it. 🙈

like

Has anyone had to reschedule their wedding last minute due to circumstances outside of their control? My wedding is in 32 days in Mexico and our last deposit is due on Tuesday (cont.)

likehelpful

So I’m an undergrad starting as an associate in consulting at PwC without a business background, I have really strong clinical knowledge and have been hired for healthcare consulting but I honestly don’t know the basics of accounting/finance/data analytics. I feel way over my head, any tips on how to give myself working knowledge or books I could read would be GREATLY appreciated!

like

1st week in Detroit. Walked to dinner at 8pm (wasn’t dark out yet) & averaged 1.66 cat calls per block... I’m sick of having to figure out “safe 4 women” routes in each proj city. Just needed to vent

like

Friday night check - in! How’s everyone feeling? I have another couple hours of work then I will get in a workout + wine to unwind, then see what’s on Netflix. Bummed that my online orders didn’t make it by end of business week to cheer me up!

like

“The realization that you can meet someone and it can just feel easy and not like work is amazing” —Rupam, Indian Matchmaking

likeuplifting

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal