Hi, need some advise.
Graduated from NUS, landed a job in an investment bank in Singapore as entry level. After working for a year, managed to seize an opportunity to do internal transfer to UK for the same job.
But i am facing some discrimination from my manager , and team dynamics is not going well. I am still doing well for my own assigned things, and received positive feedback. However I am having issue with my current manager, who frequently says that she do not understand my accent.
I work harder than the rest and usually overtime without extra pay to bear more responsibilities.
However, the discrimination is getting to me to the point that I want to do another internal transfer. However, i am currently stuck on 5 year contract with my current team due to visa related issues.
Can I seek your advise on whether I should consider an internal transfer, to maintain better work life balance and career progression. Or continue sticking to current team to fulfill 5 year obligations.
Thank you
Here are what netizens think:
- I’m surprised. The UK usually has strict diversity and inclusion workplace practices as in Australia. Further the Equality Act 2010 covers work places to protect people against discrimination or harassment. I wouldn’t know her end of the story, but someone having difficulties understanding your accent might not be a sign of discrimination. You are working in another country, and perhaps you could attempt to articulate yourself better or speak slower. It’s not easy to understand Singlish if one has never encountered it. If they are an investment bank, they would have diversity and inclusion work place policies and procedures in place. Which means there is someone you could speak to about this matter. I will play devil’s advocate: when people move overseas, be it for work, life or study, the tendency is to not assimilate into the culture. It makes it difficult for the locals as well to get to know you, learn from you and get used to your accent. If you are in the UK, you would be well aware that in the work place, they have people who come from European countries who have heavy accented English as well. Anyway, use the policies and procedures your organisation has in place to assist you. If not, wherever you go, you might have the impression that there is discrimination. All the best.
- Just based off the information you shared, I think it’s in your best interests to stay. Firstly, you’re still doing well despite your adverse working conditions. I know it’s hard to bear, but it’s really during the tough times that we grow the fastest.
- Maybe you can speak slowly and articulate clearly. Try watching the news and hearing local podcasts.… next time ask if she need subtitles too