I am 33 years old. I have a degree in
administration from the University of Buenos Aires, I have been working since I
was 16.
At first, it does not seem too much information.
There can be hundreds and hundreds of similar people. With much or little to
say.
What I decided to open this blog is open to the
world, after a long period of self-isolation. It was one of those people who
believed that if you open your mouth you have to say something interesting. And
I still believe it. But I no longer think that I have to wait for the Masters
in Harvard to consider myself an authorized voice.
I am a little tired of the voices of those with
power, or "well connected", or those with better self-pomp capacity.
With this I am not saying that it is not good to have a certain dose of
interpersonal skill or personal marketing, but that I am increasingly disillusioned
with a society where outer appearance and poses are more valued than inner
values and convictions.
My first blog attempt was over a year ago. I called
it "More diverse and human". It is blank. I didn't close it yet. I
have it there, in a corner, maybe one day I will dust it out.
But now I am going through a stage of doubts about
the appropriateness and effectiveness of the work done in the areas of
"diversity and inclusion" and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
in companies. They are dedicated to doing "a little bit of this, another
little bit of that," as a podcast host would say, without really focusing
on a problem.
I discovered that no matter how much I was
personally touched by a situation, and that I actively participated as a
volunteer in committees, they never called me to ask me if I wanted to offer
any testimony, or acknowledged receipt of the suggestions I made about.
It seems to me that if someone conducts a workshop
on such or such a topic, they must take into account the insights that the
population on which they want to have an impact on can bring to the table. And
if I feel qualified to do so, and I think I can make a contribution, I would like
my opinions to be taken into account. I don't think there is a better advocate
for my cause than myself.
That is why I am putting aside my attempts, almost always unsuccessful, to persuade
someone in an organization. What I have left is to express myself, to show myself. I do not
expect to be a model for anyone, but I may reach people who went through or have had
similar experiences. I do not expect to go up to any arena. Nor spectacular promotions,
despite many years of hard work and self-sacrifice. Nobody will give me the right “to sit at
the table”. But this is my attempt to say this me, here I am, I am a valuable contributor.
I hope that what you find here can be useful, even if it is only to entertain you.
Big Hug,
Eli
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