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Nov 09, 2008, 06:03 PM
 Re: Is Favoritism in workplace a form of Discrimmination?
You say you have an MSN, what's the specialty? What position are you trying to apply for?
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Nov 09, 2008, 06:03 PM
Re: Is Favoritism in workplace a form of Discrimmination?
[quote=Katie82;3237564]
Originally Posted by NRSKarenRN 
b. When multiple candidates apply, person with most experience and education should be provided the position
I don't agree that the best candidate for a leadership role is ALWAYS the most experienced and best educated. I have worked in settings where nurses were promoted based on longevity and it turned out to be a mistake in so many instances. I would select a charge nurse based on experience, education, temperment, and character, and my perception of his/her ability to function in a leadership position.
It does sound, however, as if there was some discrimination taking place in this instance, especially if the Manager and two selectees are friends off the floor. I would pursue it, however, it may be a matter of accepting the fact that I will never be promoted, or finding another job, either with another manager, or another facility.
Yes, that is true in what you said. There are sets of policy on how a manager should hire, yet I can see clearly now because of what happened to me that even though there are policies layed out by the government regarding discrimmination in workplace, the manager still has the right to choose who he wants, right?
If I pursue reporting my incidence my chance of promotion is over even possibly not getting anything at all. Do you really need to be a "suck up" to rise in position ?(sorry for the terminology, but I think that is how it looks like). How can one impress or show to the manager their hard work and be respected when you know the manager does not even look into your work, although he always tells me "you are a good contribution to this unit..and yes I want you to grow". There seem to be some hypocrisy in his words. I feel I am being played around only. What do you think? Thanks.
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Nov 09, 2008, 06:05 PM
Re: Is Favoritism in workplace a form of Discrimmination?
[quote=vamapega;3238524]
Originally Posted by Katie82
Yes, that is true in what you said. There are sets of policy on how a manager should hire, yet I can see clearly now because of what happened to me that even though there are policies layed out by the government regarding discrimmination in workplace, the manager still has the right to choose who he wants, right?
If I pursue reporting my incidence my chance of promotion is over even possibly not getting anything at all. Do you really need to be a "suck up" to rise in position ?(sorry for the terminology, but I think that is how it looks like). How can one impress or show to the manager their hard work and be respected when you know the manager does not even look into your work, although he always tells me "you are a good contribution to this unit..and yes I want you to grow". There seem to be some hypocrisy in his words. I feel I am being played around only. What do you think? Thanks.
I would be looking for a new job if it was me in your position. He's just feeding you fluff everytime he says something like that.
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Nov 09, 2008, 06:09 PM
Re: Is Favoritism in workplace a form of Discrimmination?
[quote=Michigan RN;3238522]You say you have an MSN, what's the specialty? What position are you trying to apply for?[/quote
Maternal-Child Nursing/Nursing Administration. I applied for a CN III position on our floor, it's role is mainly an educator in the unit, preceptor to new employees and relief charge nursing work. The job requires only a BSN graduate. I have been a preceptor in my unit on occassions only, because my boss prefers one of his friends to do it. I do charge nursing work too in our unit.
I cannot even get a administrative position because I earned the degree in a foreign country and my experience is in the foreign country also. I wanted to get experience here in US yet there seemed to be no opening. Do you have any idea?
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Nov 09, 2008, 06:49 PM
Re: Is Favoritism in workplace a form of Discrimmination?
Since this manager has made negative remarks regarding your religious affiliation, you can probably conclude that those comments are the tip of the iceberg to his anti-Christian views. There's a good chance that he holds a prejudice and that it is a factor in his decision-making process.
My feeling is that you are a victim of discrimination here, and also that you probably can't do much about it other than offer it up for Christ, then start looking for a friendlier and less biased workplace.
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Nov 09, 2008, 10:01 PM
Re: Is Favoritism in workplace a form of Discrimmination? Originally Posted by jlsRN Since this manager has made negative remarks regarding your religious affiliation, you can probably conclude that those comments are the tip of the iceberg to his anti-Christian views. There's a good chance that he holds a prejudice and that it is a factor in his decision-making process.
My feeling is that you are a victim of discrimination here, and also that you probably can't do much about it other than offer it up for Christ, then start looking for a friendlier and less biased workplace.
I disagree. That is what anti discrimination laws are for. I would contact the EEOC and fill out their questionairre. Contact the EEOC with a complaint, and someone will contact you for a phone interview to discuss what happened. If they agree that there has been discrimination, they will have you file a formal complaint against the company and or person. I would not let this go. Too many nurses let things like this go, when they need to be encouraged to file complaints. This passive behavior allows this conduct to continue. Nurses are not taught to stick up for themselves, and this has let to the abuse that pemeats the nursing profession. Think and act outside the box! JMHO and my NY $0.02.
Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN
Spokane, Washington
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Nov 09, 2008, 11:40 PM
Re: Is Favoritism in workplace a form of Discrimmination? Originally Posted by lindarn I disagree. That is what anti discrimination laws are for. I would contact the EEOC and fill out their questionairre. Contact the EEOC with a complaint, and someone will contact you for a phone interview to discuss what happened. If they agree that there has been discrimination, they will have you file a formal complaint against the company and or person. I would not let this go. Too many nurses let things like this go, when they need to be encouraged to file complaints. This passive behavior allows this conduct to continue. Nurses are not taught to stick up for themselves, and this has let to the abuse that pemeats the nursing profession. Think and act outside the box! JMHO and my NY $0.02.
Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN
Spokane, Washington
Thanks for your input too. I called EEOC and my schedule appointment is January 13,2009 due to back logged in work. I read that I need to submit report within 45 days of the incident. That means my scheduled one is already too late, or hire a lawyer.... The problem with that, if you sue for discrimmation it makes a mark in your resume. Which is not good if a new employer will look at my resume, because it would look like I am a liability to them. That is why I feel that the system has loop holes and no matter what you do even though you are doing the right thing it still makes a bad mark on you. Then it would be hard for me to find a job. Right?
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