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I couldn’t resist!!

I couldn't resist sending this one out, just in case you hadn't seen it!!! And if you have seen it, I urge you to watch it again!! It's a great reminder of what absolute joy looks like!!   Just follow this link. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=cqxTUxzOceE&feature=youtube_gdata_plaJ

How to deal with the old boys’ club Bay Street work environment?

"In a typical "old [white] boys' club" Bay St. work environment, what advice do you have for young, visible-minority women who want to be upwardly-mobile but who are always excluded from informally socializing with these men? Being a visible minority, in addition to being a young woman in this situation, does add additional challenges I am sure. But I do see this as being somewhat the same as if you were a young upwardly mobile white woman. I suggest always being personable and pleasant in the workplace ( yes gritting one's teeth from time to time is a useful exercise!).That way the men may view you more as someone they may wish to include in their informal gatherings. If there ...