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“Race and gender definitely came up, occasionally, in my life at work. But the bigger challenge that I had was age. I took roles earlier in my career than people expected, and so a lot of what I got was, 'Do you actually know enough to do this?'” quote by Ursula Burns
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“Race and gender definitely came up, occasionally, in my life at work. But the bigger challenge that I had was age. I took roles earlier in my career than people expected, and so a lot of what I got was, 'Do you actually know enough to do this?'”

Ursula Burns

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Age bias can be more challenging than gender or race in professional settings.

In simple terms: Age bias can be tougher than gender or race.

Key Takeaway

Address age assumptions directly.

Themes

age bias career progression

Mood

determined professional

Type

interview advice

When to use this quote

  • job interviews
  • mentoring
  • performance reviews
  • networking events

Key Concepts

ageism stereotypes leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you confront age bias at work?
  • What strategies help you prove competence?
A Different Perspective

May understate intersectionality of biases.

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