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Re: I am an Uber survivor

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Post by tyingq »

jordigh wrote: post #95

> tried to trigger me Man, I really wish the internet hadn't decided that "trigger" means to anger or upset someone instead of the original meaning: provoke an anxiety or panic attack, like lighting firecrackers around war veterans. Not that what Uber is doing here to "Amy" isn't despicable. I'm just a little bothered by this relatively frivolous usage of the word "trigger" compared to the original purpose for using…

It's especially silly in the context of an interview. While an interview shouldn't be an inquisition, it obviously does have some areas where you're being put on the spot, on purpose.

Note: Specifically staying just on the "trigger" topic. Not disregarding the level of concern that the story brings, assuming it is true.

Re: I am an Uber survivor

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Post by aioprisan »

Yet another example, with lots more that won't come out publicly, of just how toxic Uber's culture of growth at any cost and personal allegiances to Travis really is. The current internal investigation by insiders is a complete joke and only a class action lawsuit can start to right the wrong.

Re: I am an Uber survivor

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Post by antisthenes »

deanCommie wrote: post #112
harryh wrote: post #31

Why would someone write an anonymous blog post but then declare that they are: 1) A woman in her late 20s 2) Who used to work at Uber in Engineering working on database and networking scalability 3) Went to a top private college 4) has a Masters in Information Systems 5) previous to Uber worked as a Data Analyst in a tech company in the Midwest and left when it was acquired by a Chinese firm 6) Is 5 foot 7 Caucasian…

Why would someone read this whole post, and the main takeway they get from it - enough to post a hackernews comment - is to question the poster's claims of interest in anonymity. (And - let's be honest - therefore trying to discredit her whole story one chip at a time). People like you are the problem.

Not a problem at all. People should always question credibility of random things on the internet.

Even though you just tried to #identity_politic someone with blind belief, I'm not going to say people like you are the problem. Just tone down your zeal a bit and approach the problem rationally.

Re: I am an Uber survivor

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Post by Gracana »

pasbesoin wrote: post #93
joezydeco wrote: post #28

"In essence, the HR department blackmailed me that if I make noise, I’d be fired. I was distraught by the HR department’s response especially considering that most of the HR folks I dealt with were women." Say it over and over, say it loud, and say it to every single person entering the US workforce from day one: H/R ACTS AND WILL ALWAYS ACT IN THE COMPANY'S BEST INTERESTS. NOT YOURS. Amy's situation was grave, and k…

I'll add that a significant portion of people I've encountered who have careers in HR are not particularly empathic nor "people persons". That is, don't interact with them expecting to be "understood" as a person. You may not just get a "no, we can't do that". You may well also get an unmentioned strike against you, for even raising the point or concern. There are some good people in HR. Although, upon reflection, I…

It's kind of like going to the police. They don't necessarily share your interests, and they have the power to destroy you. That some or good doesn't help much if you go to the one who isn't.

Re: I am an Uber survivor

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Post by mirimir »

mi100hael wrote: post #125

> I remember how the interviewers constantly tried to trigger me and insulted my intelligence to see if I break under pressure. What the fuck? I'd walk and never entertain an offer from a company that spent the interview insulting and provoking me. Who would be stoked to get an offer after an experience like that, much less accept it??

I'm guessing that it was the glamor (Uber) and the money. And the challenge to beat those assholes at their game.

Re: I am an Uber survivor

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Post by Redditshill »

leggomylibro wrote: post #132

>Travis is well known to protect high performing team leaders no matter how abusive they are towards their employees. The HR team was known to be deftly[sic] afraid of Travis’s tendency to blame and ridicule the women and yell at HR whenever they went in with complaints of abuse. I heard about Travis personally congratulating Mike#2 for meeting strict deadlines months after I complained to HR about my abuse. This is…

As skeptical as I am with Uber, I'm still hoping that something will come up with the investigation. It also encourages me that more people are speaking up. The more bad press they get, the more pressure they'll have to have their "investigations" result in some discipline.

Re: I am an Uber survivor

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Post by michaelchisari »

jordigh wrote: post #95

> tried to trigger me Man, I really wish the internet hadn't decided that "trigger" means to anger or upset someone instead of the original meaning: provoke an anxiety or panic attack, like lighting firecrackers around war veterans. Not that what Uber is doing here to "Amy" isn't despicable. I'm just a little bothered by this relatively frivolous usage of the word "trigger" compared to the original purpose for using…

I wholeheartedly agree, and considered making a comment about the same point, but in all honestly, I think it's a small quibble in the grand scheme of what the article is about.

Re: I am an Uber survivor

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Post by user5994461 »

Let's forget about the drama for a minute and focus on running an actual business.

It seems like a lot people are about to leave Uber and that's a business opportunity!

Here's a list of Uber employees that can be recruited away with little to moderate effort: https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/people/?facetCurrent...

Re: I am an Uber survivor

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Post by kennywinker »

deanCommie wrote: post #112
harryh wrote: post #31

Why would someone write an anonymous blog post but then declare that they are: 1) A woman in her late 20s 2) Who used to work at Uber in Engineering working on database and networking scalability 3) Went to a top private college 4) has a Masters in Information Systems 5) previous to Uber worked as a Data Analyst in a tech company in the Midwest and left when it was acquired by a Chinese firm 6) Is 5 foot 7 Caucasian…

Why would someone read this whole post, and the main takeway they get from it - enough to post a hackernews comment - is to question the poster's claims of interest in anonymity. (And - let's be honest - therefore trying to discredit her whole story one chip at a time). People like you are the problem.

Being genuinely puzzled by someone's actions is not by definition an attempt to discredit them. I was also puzzled by her detailed description of herself. It wasn't clear to me wether she believes that it isn't enough detail for uber to identify her, or if she doesn't care if uber is able to identify her she just wants to be anonymous to the public. Neither of those cases undermine her story even slightly.

Re: I am an Uber survivor

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Post by hbosch »

zuck9 wrote: post #129

Noob auestion: why "Mike#2" instead of simply "Mike"?

To me, this detail seems like it was planted in the story to identify him specifically to the people who would "know" the signal. No idea how accurate that could be, though.
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