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    classism

    posted by  T Y in Germany forum 

    I think what you are talking about in the US is class-ism. you can be African, Asian, Caucasian, whatever, if you make tons of money, be in the right class, they will treat you accordingly regardless of your race.

    I can't comment on the employment situation in France, but in Germany, many foreigners of all colors are working the 400 Euro / month jobs. and if you want to move up the corporate ladder, you'll have a very slim chance in Germany. managerial positions are reserved for Germans, I mean white Germans with a German last name, not Turkish Germans, Italian Germans, Namibian Germans, or Polish Germans. even German women are having a hard time getting promoted as well. I hope you can rap or something where being black could benefit you in Germany.

    don't assume that in Europe, men of any color are respected just because they are black, asian, etc. they will always remind you that you aren't from there, in one way or another. what you make out of it is up to you. some have become successful, and many haven't. if you are good at something, you can somehow make it everywhere. being persistent is one thing, but recognizing when to quit is also important.

    like I said, if you really wanna leave the country, do it sooner than later because it'll get harder and harder as you get older.

    p.s. I agree, French women are awesome!

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