Discrimination has been a recurring issue with a considerable number of minority group. This could happen anywhere at anytime. This blog serves to raise awareness of this situation and share what I have learned at the end of the day.
This happened a year ago in the office that I worked in. As I was put into a small team with people I did not know, the team leader decided to have a small ice-break session. Upon finishing my introduction, the team leader told me that she was glad I was able to speak English, which made her job easier. As someone who was born and raised in Australia, I felt offended by her assumption that I have poor English skill because of my skin color.
At that time, it was very hard for me to get a job. Even though I was upset about it, the fear of getting laid off stopped me from having any additional remarks. I simply laugh it off and carried on with my work. Keeping this issue to myself was the best I could do.
Upon discovering a few government agencies that dealt with discrimination and people's right, I have learned a few solutions that could help me deal with this problem in the future. I can talk to my supervisor or higher ups within the company about discrimination. Alternatively, I can also submit a complaint to a government body that investigates and prosecutes on any breach on human rights.
For anyone who encountered the same problem, I would recommend reaching out to your employer or any organisation in your region that deals with this issue. No one in a workplace are to be discriminated in any ways and we have the right to be equal to one another.
