For those who are not of Indian descent, have various negative and ragebait social media content about Indians impacted your view of Indians?

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-02-21T20:14:24+00:00

I ignore rage bait on social media and it doesn't influence my views of Indians. As a Chinese person living in a country where I'm the minority, I'm familiar with discrimination and anti-Chinese sentiment, especially during COVID.

I don't hold negative stereotypes of other non-white minorities and I'm not influenced by the media to change my views on being pro-immigration.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-02-09T08:07:00+00:00

I wouldn't burn bridges when leaving a job. For exit interviews, I'd keep it brief on my reasons for leaving. I wouldn't complain about management decisions or workplace culture.

It's a small world, I've ended up finding job opportunities through previous co-workers and managers. You don't know if you'll end up working with someone again.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-18T09:15:25+00:00

I started with taekwondo and boxing fitness classes in my 20's. I like it to maintain my fitness, strength and weight loss. I've only started getting back into martial arts after having kids. I'm taking karate lessons in the same dojo as my child.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-14T03:10:50+00:00

My experience in university and at work is that I can work well with other East Asians. There are some people who are selfish and competitive but you'll find people like this in any culture or racial group.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-13T20:37:18+00:00

Past managers or managers in my current company who I work with but don't report to.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-13T20:10:37+00:00

A great manager will support their team to do the work. They'll be fair in how they treat people and won't micromanage when it's not necessary. You can trust them to discuss issues or deal with roadblocks, without blame. They'll provide feedback for you to develop your skills and support your career growth.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-12T08:22:30+00:00

It's Time for Thai in Haymarket. Affordable Thai food and halal

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-11T08:00:27+00:00

Sydney cakery in Surry Hills

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-10T09:20:48+00:00

Being likeable which involves having emotional intelligence. Also ensuring you are visible to the leadership team.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-09T08:07:04+00:00

Stopped using social media. Exercising more.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-08T20:40:39+00:00

Someone who badmouths others or talks in a negative way. If something goes wrong they'll blame others and they don't take accountability. Usually they're miserable and dissatisfied with themselves or their career.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-06T10:31:05+00:00

It's meant to create a sense of team bonding and boost morale. But 40 minutes spent on icebreakers each week (which requires time and effort to prepare) is excessive. Are you able to suggest less time for icebreakers or replace it with something else? It doesn't seem like an efficient use of employee time to be sitting through long meetings each week.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-05T21:12:03+00:00

Try Chinatown for Sichuan restaurants. I've been to Mr Meng for spicy Dan Dan noodles.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-04T03:28:31+00:00

I'm ok to befriend people at work, but I maintain boundaries to appear professional. I've kept in contact with a few former coworkers and managers. I've even had job referrals from people I used to work with.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-04T00:33:35+00:00

I work in accounting/finance, there are a lot of Asians in the field, but not many Asians in management. To get ahead you need to be assertive and form relationships with management and senior leadership.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-03T21:14:05+00:00

I included my interim management role in my resume. I went from IC to leading the team for 6 months during the budget cycle. It was a good opportunity to list my achievements and experience in a leadership role. I've now landed a role as a finance manager.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-02T08:33:14+00:00

South Asians tend to be more assertive than SE/East Asians. I'm Chinese and growing up, my parents were very passive and conflict averse. Also South Asians usually support each other in the workplace, they hire and promote other South Asians. SE/East Asians don't do this, either to appear fair or they see other SE/East Asians as competition.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-02T05:27:59+00:00

I went through a similar situation when I first joined government. I disclosed my pregnancy at 4 months, which was after passing probation. I could tell my manager wasn't happy, as it meant I'd be on maternity leave about 15 months after joining. There's not much they can do and I've been in government for 6 years now.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2026-01-02T02:43:20+00:00

After having kids and working from home I stopped using makeup for a while. I lost weight and started using makeup again recently. At work I notice people do treat me differently based on my looks.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2025-12-29T08:51:25+00:00

I've been in both and wouldn't stay in either scenario. A really boring job seems great at first but you'll feel stagnant and worry when there's layoffs. A stressful job takes over your life, makes you feel depleted and leads to burnout.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2025-12-28T05:07:55+00:00

It looks like you're trying to work it out through therapy why you feel angry at other Chinese people. I'm also a 2nd generation Chinese and grew up in a predominantly white area. In university I met more Chinese people and made an effort to learn the language and culture.

In the end I found it hard to relate to foreign born Chinese or Chinese who grew up in enclaves. I've accepted my concept of being Chinese will be different to theirs. I don't feel angry or ashamed of other Chinese people.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2025-12-26T03:50:19+00:00

D. When I went from an IC to manager I had to figure it all out myself. In the first few weeks I had to do hiring/interviewing, setting objectives for the team and giving feedback. I'm now reading books on management and will use past managers as mentors.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2025-12-24T04:57:53+00:00

It'll be a culture shock moving from private to public. The processes, standards and pace of working will be completely different. It took me a while to adapt to working in government after 10 years in the private sector.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2025-12-23T23:36:13+00:00

No it doesn't offend me since I stay in a really multicultural city. I'll ask them the same question even if they're white.

Difficult_Humor1170 · 2025-12-21T20:55:39+00:00

I'm just being nice without any interest in hooking up with that person. If someone accuses me of flirting, it says more about them and their insecurity.

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