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From 12 years a slave..

I can relate with that question even in modern times. With the occasional stare I get from my superior during brain storming sessions. Like how could you possible get such insight being Black? Followed by refutations that defies logic.

It does have an awful effect on your morale, and in most cases one has to persistently prove one's competency to break down the walls of prejudice.

I wonder if other Software Engineers of African descent or other ethnic minorities in the West have similar experiences.

How do you scale through such hoops?

I am currently working as a contractor in vertical advertising, sports betting specifically. Initially, the job was exciting, but now its gotten to a boring point, and on top of that I am the only developer, hence there is zero time to chill-out. Occasionally, I get to respond to support issues on my days off.

My client is a start up with little to no organisation, they want me in the office, and want me to get things done by verbally asking me, constantly changing their minds and, and most times I'd have to switch context constantly.

While the pay is relatively aright, and I have bills to pay, I have lost all motivation to keep on working. I stare at the computer but can't think. I really want to get my motivation back, but don't know how.

Can you share your experiences on how to keep on how to rapidly re-boot?