Employment Diversity

I take allot of crap about wearing a Kilt and lifting all year in the work place. I have broad shoulders so no worries plus most of my co-workers are afraid of me because they cant close the #2 on my desk and I can do it for reps.

Im having an argument (conversation) with a customer of mine the other day and they are shocked “someone like me is helping them financially”. Meaning strong guys are dumb. I’ve thought about this for a few days and thought I would see if anyone has had a similar experience. Im not the a huge guy by any standards and certainly don’t think Im real smart. But I do what I do for a living pretty well. I know there are some super smart athletes out there just curious how diverse groups we have.

Im a Mortgage Broker Loan Officer, I do everthing there is in the mortgage biz. In my former life I was a Fixed Operations Manager In a GM dealership. Thats just a fancy term for being incharge of the the Service and Parts Departments. Did that for more than 15 years.

People only say stuff like that because they feel inadequate. They try to make themselves feel better by pointing out negative characteristics of people who are better than them in a certain way. And usually they just throw out some baseless stereotype as a gut reaction. You should feel bad for him... it's not his fault really... society taught him that. If you can't win, the game must not be worth playing.

Jonathan Barlow wrote: People only say stuff like that because they feel inadequate. They try to make themselves feel better by pointing out negative characteristics of people who are better than them in a certain way. And usually they just throw out some baseless stereotype as a gut reaction. You should feel bad for him... it's not his fault really... society taught him that. If you can't win, the game must not be worth playing.

your right

J. Barlow is correct.  As a PhD student (Criminology) I have witnessed what kinds of bias students bring to the classroom; it is reflected in their conversations and attitudes, and perhaps of more immediate consequence, this bias shines through in their papers and presentations.  It is that same bias at the root of these stereotypes.  Yes, we are men who walk around in what my easily be miscontrued as a skirt.  Yes, many of us hug as a greeting. And yes, some of us make obscenely loud and distressing noises when we throw.  But as this thread has demonstrated, our real strength is between our ears, and even if we carry some extra weight around the middle or have a freakishly large physique, we should never be underestimated.

From Braveheart "I know you can fight...but it's our wits that make us men."

Respectfully,

Duncan McCallum

S McCracken wrote: I know we have teachers, law enforcment, is there any rocket science, nuc phys, or chem eng?

I'm a biologist.  Is that close? 

John Richard, who no longer throws, is a rocket scientist of some sort.  He worked on missle systems at Dalhgren, VA.

Me:  High IQ but I get bored easy.

In terms of professions>student, cardio-vascular technician, kitchen & bath designer for remodeling and new construction, commisioned artist and writer, factory assembler, buyer, senior buyer, and manufacturing supervisor.

We have to be careful not to define ourselves by our profession.  At least I do.  Looking at my career path I guess I'm a schizophrenic.  But I have been blessed to do well in each pursuit.

Sleeping Dragon wrote: Me:  High IQ but I get bored easy. We have to be careful not to define ourselves by our profession.  At least I do.  Looking at my career path I guess I'm a schizophrenic.  But I have been blessed to do well in each pursuit.

Me too to all.

jimgem wrote: but the ladies sure like my jewels.

LOL!

Mr. Natural wrote: S McCracken wrote: If your a big guy you must be a big dumb ox and can only pick potatos and load the wagon. I happen to pick potatoes and load wagons for a living you insensitive jerk. Now would you please tell me about the rabbits again?

sure, you get to tend the Rabbits Lennie!

(you were referencing Of Mice and Men, Right?  If not, sorry)

Spider wrote: "I take allot of crap " "Im not the a huge guy by any standards and certainly don’t think Im real smart." "your just to smart"   S McCracken, grammar/spelling is your Achilles Heel then?   just kidding with you

I know I cant spell or type who has time to spell check the posts.

I told y'all I was not that smart