Racism is a hard reality in the West: Kiran Desai:Indian Current Affairs & Discussion

Dear Kate, I am writing in regards to my deprivation in receiving the correct pay and humiliation and suffering caused to me during my employment in Your Company. I was not paid my correct wages for the month of October, November and December. I was not paid my sick leave pay in the month of October and was not paid for few working days in November. Regardless of my continuous reminder no action was taken even in the next month. I have had to face difficulties regarding my pay from the very start of my employment. I did not get paid for the first two month, later I was paid in a lump sum. I did not receive my pay in the bank for 7 months; a few times I had to pay fines to the bank for my account went in negative, I had to continuously remind the managers in order to receive my monthly wages. No one cared for the difficulty I was going through and I had to hear comments from colleagues, such as, I beg for money. The experience left me with bitter feelings and mental torture which stopped me from coming to work from the 9th of December 2006. Not only this I have had to face mortification and embarrassment as the managers and colleagues were never co-operative. Section manager Johann has specially been suppressive and discriminating towards me, saying, ‘You Indians only work for money.’ On the 5th of January, 2007 I received a letter from the store manager, Barbie, stating that she wanted me to report regarding my absence. So took an appointment for the 12th of January, 2007 and meet her. I was investigated upon regarding my absence. The meeting was further disheartening as Barbie showed little interest in solving my problem. She insisted on my absence and gave me two options; (which she did not mention in the investigation) 1. I could join back on the condition of final return warning; 2. I could resign or get dismissed. She further added that resigning was a better option for me as if I did come back the situation would remain same for me with the same people around and resigning would also benefit me with referencing for another job. I have to let Barbie know of my decision by Friday, 19th of January, 2007. Your Company is known for its good administration and excellent working environment. It is a brand known for quality. I have no intentions of leaving the company and I have been working here for a year now. But, my experience in the store and no indication of solving my problem leave me with no other option but to resign. With hopes and anticipation to receive your king help,

This is an example of racisim one of my knon persone has had to face in UK.

Its a shame ... but it prevails.

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