If you are not a part of what I called "The Good Ole Boys Nation" you go nowhere. I have been in L&D for 20 yrs I was recognized several times for my abilities and skills but no matter what I did I was called angry, hostile, and combative. I was never able to move up or out of the department simply due to not being a "yes" person. I was told during one of my year end reviews "all I heard was great things about you but I had to find something so here it is" I was then told I wouldn't support a current initiative. My lack of support as I was told was simply advising I didn't learn the way they wanted me too. I was met daily with micro aggression's and disrespect for my talent and skills; however when they needed someone to step-up it was me who they called on .... go figure.
