Mohammed Abdul Salam
Career development 2d

I honestly feel like I’m losing interest in life. I completed my undergraduate degree in Economics and had dreams of studying abroad. I was fortunate enough to receive admissions from universities, but I couldn’t go because I simply didn’t have the money. Watching those opportunities slip away has been heartbreaking.

I come from a rural area, and it’s been incredibly difficult to find a decent... job. I even worked digging abula just to survive, but I ended up with skin rashes and other health problems because of the work.

I’m the firstborn in my family, so the pressure is overwhelming. I feel like I’m expected to have all the answers, but I don’t even know what to do anymore.

I’m mentally and physically exhausted. I feel stuck, and I don’t know how to move forward. If anyone has been through something similar or is in a position to help in any way…whether with advice, opportunities, or guidance.I would truly appreciate it. I’m just tired of life and hoping things can somehow get better. more
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  • prasad r

    12
    3h

    All the great achievements in life came out through adverse circumstances only. Great things won't be achieved easily and easily achievable ones will... not be great also. Be willing to renounce for the well being of others , then you will be mentally upright. Avoid selfishness. more

  • Melanchtone Anzala

    2
    6h

    First, thank you for opening up. It takes courage to admit when you're struggling.

    From what you've shared, I don't think you've lost your... potential—you've simply encountered circumstances that have delayed your dreams. The fact that you earned admission to study abroad speaks volumes about your ability. Don't let financial limitations convince you that your future has ended.

    Being the firstborn comes with immense pressure, but remember that you don't have to solve every problem at once. Take one step at a time. Continue applying for opportunities, scholarships, and jobs, and don't hesitate to reach out to former lecturers, mentors, and professional networks. Many breakthroughs come through persistence and the right connections.

    Most importantly, when you say you're "tired of life," please don't keep those feelings to yourself. Talk to someone you trust—a family member, close friend, pastor, mentor, or counsellor. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

    Your current si     more

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Anonymous member


Career development 1d
is it possible to land a new job at 58, are there any new career prospects for that age range or can i remain focused on current as some jobs are phased out due to the uptake and use of AI

  • prasad r

    4h

    In Sports age is a factor, apart from that field, age does not apply . Individual ability and brilliance only will matter.

  • Mercy M

    1d

    Yes, NGOs

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Anonymous member


Career development 18h
I left my job after my wife brought up a series of issues thinking that i has an office wife, I am not sure i made the right choice, I just did not want my marriage broken and now i cant secure a job for myself.
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  • Sheila Milburn

    5h

    Having a work (wife) spouse is not the same as having an affair! So which was it?
    To leave a position based on accusations from home sounds ... immature. And what happens when she makes the same accusations at your next job? Before you take another position, have an honest conversation with your wife. If her accusations are justified, Do Better. Explain how the accusations created a problem in your work life balance. Which resulted in negatively affecting the family's financial health. Did you leave the last job on good terms? Can you return? Or did you tell everyone why you were leaving? The latter would make it hard to get good references. You should both work on the plan forward. more

  • Brian Shirandula

    6h

    Why are men nowadays ready to ruin themselves just to please women?

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Olivia Miles


Career development 5d

My company keeps hiring externally for senior positions instead of promoting internal employees. Is that a red flag?
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  • Devious Chaambwa

    6h

    You definitely don't have what it takes to be promoted. Have the qualifications and be promoted those positions.

  • Walter Mills

    3d

    That’s definitely something worth paying attention to. When companies consistently look outside instead of developing the people they already have, it... can leave talented employees feeling overlooked and wondering what their next move should be.

    You or someone you know may be looking for a different path, more flexibility, or an opportunity to build something alongside their current career.

    I’m always open to connecting with people who are exploring their options and having a conversation to see what might be a good fit.
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Alison Rides


Career development 5d

I left a company after they denied me a raise. Six months later they're asking me to come back with a much better offer. Would you?
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  • Devious Chaambwa

    7h

    You should not go back because they dump you when you least expect

  • Jim Nicholson

    19h

    A job is much more than about the pay you receive. Did you like your prior position? Did you like the people you worked with? Do you like your... current job better? Have the financials in the old company changed where maybe you did not get a raise because they could not afford it and now they can? How will your decision look on your resume when you look for your next job? How will you explain leaving, working elsewhere for a few months, then returning to your old company??? more

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Anonymous member


Career development 18h

My manager regularly gives me positive feedback privately, but never acknowledges my work publicly. Is that something worth bringing up?

  • Sishtla LAKSHMI NARAYANA

    11h

    Sincerely working is for your own satisfaction and growth. Do not give much importance to open appreciation. Some managers appreciate openly but may... spoil your reports  more

Lindsey Morgan


Career development 4d

My company keeps saying AI will make our jobs easier, but it mostly feels like we're expected to do more work. Is anyone else seeing this?
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  • Jim Nicholson

    19h

    Yes, but adopting AI should make output per employee increase. Employees become more valuable if their output continues to increase. Otherwise, if... you owned the company, how willing would you be to keep increasing wages with no commensurate increase in output? Will you pay more for the same work? more

  • Munyaradzi David Matimba

    3d

    You're not wrong. The promise is efficiency; the reality is that AI just raises the baseline. Instead of working less, you're just expected to produce... more—same hours, higher targets, plus the added work of reviewing AI output. It's not liberation; it's acceleration. The treadmill just got faster.

    What everyone should be worried about is what's coming next. AGI.      more

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Anonymous member


Career development 2d

My employer says they "can't afford raises," but they just announced record profits. How would you respond?

  • Jim Nicholson

    19h

    That's a hard one to answer without additional information. What is the company size? Number of employees? What industry? Maybe the company has... specific plans for those profits; shareholder dividends, new facilities for expansion, R&D expenses, new products, expand into new markets or maybe an acquisition? They may be right in responding the way they did.
    Did you lay out the specific reasons you deserve a raise? What additional value did you bring to your role? (savings generated, new streamlined processes implemented, new ideas of yours they adopted).      more

  • Louise Roachford-Gould

    2d

    With a resignation

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Anonymous member


Career development 1d
Good day everyone,

I was recently shortlisted for a Digital Executive Assistant interview scheduled for tomorrow. However, the interview venue is quite far from where I currently live.

Would it be appropriate to politely request a virtual interview (Zoom or Google Meet) due to the distance, or should I just leave it? I'd appreciate your advice.

Thank you.

  • Jim Nicholson

    20h

    Is the Digital Executive Assistant job location the same as the interview location? If it is, and it is an inconvenience to drive for the interview,... why are you interviewing in the first place?
    If you are too put out to drive for the interview, how badly do you really want this job opportunity? That is the question I would ask if I were the interviewer!     more

  • Lilian Anyebe

    1d

    HOW WILL YOU GO TO WORK FROM SAME PLACE IF YOU'RE EMPLOYED?BEFORE LEAVING, THERE'S NO HARM POLITELY REQUESTING FOR A VIRTUAL INTERVIEW. THE WORLD IS... NOW A GLOBAL VILLAGE. IF YOUR REQUEST IS TURNED DOWN, PLEASE, LEAVE IT. MEANWHILE, REMEMBER THAT THE EMPLOYER MIGHT CONSIDER NOT GIVING A JOB OFFER BECAUSE OF YOUR REASON.🙏🏽 more

Anonymous member


Career development 6d

I received an offer with a 40% salary increase, but everyone says the company has terrible work-life balance. Would you take the risk?

  • Walter Mills

    3d

    That’s definitely a tough decision because compensation is important, but so is having the time and flexibility to enjoy the life you’re working to... build.

    A bigger paycheck can solve some problems, but it’s worth looking at the bigger picture: your goals, your family, your health, and whether the opportunity aligns with the lifestyle you want long term.

    Sometimes situations like this lead people to explore additional options that give them more flexibility and control over their income.

    You or someone you know may be looking for ways to create another income stream alongside their career. I’m always open to connecting, sharing what I do, and having a conversation to see if it could be a good fit.
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  • Jim Nicholson

    5d

    Money is the last reason you should take a job. The work you do, the people you work with, work/life balance, they all mean more than $$$.

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Ann Lee


Career development 3d

I accepted a job because of the salary, but after three months I already know it was the wrong fit. Is it too early to leave?
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  • Carolyn Moseley

    2d

    Do not leave until u find another one. times are haed now, its going to be a while b4 it gets better. Funds are needed.

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  • Maloba Gabriel

    2d

    Treat the job well as long as you're earning,here I'm unemployed,I'm suffering I did Diploma in agricultural extension,I have been attending... interviews but no call ,I passed well ,but no call ,I'm suffering but I'm now working as casual labour
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Career development

 3d

Jobscrolling: When Job Hunting Becomes an Addiction


You open LinkedIn or a job site "just to look." An hour later, you've scrolled through thirty job posts, updated your resume, and started comparing your salary to other people's offers. Sound familiar? This isn't just checking the market. It's called jobscrolling - a modern version of doomscrolling, where browsing job ads turns into a habit, almost like scrolling Instagram. Except instead of likes... and cat videos, you get job titles, salaries, and the nagging feeling that "somewhere out there, it's better."

Today's job market keeps us in a constant state of mild anxiety. Algorithms send personal recommendations. Notifications pop up even at night. One click and you're already a candidate. Job hunting used to be an event - you quit, updated your resume, went to a few interviews. Now it's background noise. Constant. And for many people, it quietly turns into an addiction.

Why We Can't Stop

There's a real reason behind this. Modern work often feels unstable. Layoffs in tech, the rise of AI, economic uncertainty - all of this creates fertile ground for anxiety. People aren't necessarily unhappy in their jobs. Many even like what they do. But the thought "what if?" won't go away. What if something better shows up? What if my skills aren't competitive anymore? What if I miss my chance?

Jobscrolling works like a classic addiction loop. Every new job post is a small hit of dopamine. "Wow, remote work plus a 30% raise." Your heart speeds up. You feel in control - even if you have no real plans to change anything. It's not about taking action. It's about staying in a constant state of readiness.

Psychologists compare it to doomscrolling. Except instead of bad news, you're scrolling through perfect career stories. Someone joined a startup and became CTO within a year. Some company offers amazing perks and culture. And you sit there comparing yourself. Comparison poisons your ability to enjoy your own life.

This is especially risky for people who already have a job. Checking listings every evening after work doesn't just steal your time - it drains your emotional energy. Instead of resting, you're mentally comparing yourself to others. Instead of focusing on your current tasks, you're imagining yourself somewhere else. Slowly, your current job starts to feel less valuable, even if everything is objectively fine.

The Effects We Don't Notice Right Away

The worst part is that jobscrolling works quietly. Unlike burnout, there's no clear line you cross. You're not lying in bed crying. You're just "checking the market." Fifteen minutes. Then twenty more. Then you update your LinkedIn profile, just in case someone reaches out.

Many people apply to jobs in bulk without even reading the full description. Quantity over quality. This creates an illusion of progress, but it often leads to disappointment - interviews that go nowhere, a constant feeling of being "in process" while actually standing still.

There's another side to this too. Endless scrolling increases your sense of uncertainty. The market starts to feel huge and chaotic. There's always someone younger, more skilled, willing to work for less. This creates a paradox: the more you search, the less confident you feel. The addiction feeds on that very anxiety.

People in fast-moving fields - tech, marketing, creative work - are especially vulnerable. In these industries, career growth always felt constant. When that growth slows down, scrolling becomes a way to cope with inner tension. Instead of investing in your current job or resting, you pour your energy into an imagined "better future."

How to Tell Healthy Checking from Addiction

Not everyone who looks at job listings has a problem. There's a healthy interest in the market. There's smart career planning. The problem starts when the process loses its purpose.

Signs to watch for:

* You open job sites automatically, like checking a news feed.

* After scrolling, you feel anxious or unsatisfied - not inspired.

* Your actual work suffers because you keep comparing.

* You hide the habit because "it's normal, right?"

Here's the key point: jobscrolling addiction isn't about laziness or lacking ambition. It's about how today's digital economy hijacks our basic needs - the need for security, recognition, and control over the future. Platforms profit from our attention, and we pay with our peace of mind.

What to Do About It

Quitting job-checking completely isn't realistic - and it's not even helpful. But you can change your relationship with it.

First, set clear limits. For example, one deep search session per week. The rest of the time, use blockers or a simple ritual: close the tab and go for a walk. Second, bring your focus back to what you can control right now - building skills, working on projects, talking to your manager about growth. When you have concrete steps to take, you feel less need to escape into endless scrolling.

And most important: ask yourself honestly what you're really looking for in these job posts. Money? Status? An escape from routine? Understanding this often relieves a lot of the tension. Many people aren't actually searching for a new job - they're searching for the feeling that life can still get better.

Jobscrolling is a symptom of our times - a time when careers stopped being a straight path and became an endless field of choices. We're all a little addicted to this uncertainty. But awareness is exactly where the opportunity lies. Not fighting the urge to check job listings, but learning to see them for what they are - not an illusion of a better life, just a tool.

When was the last time you closed LinkedIn and felt calm instead of slightly annoyed? That's probably where the real answer is hiding. Not in the next job post - in the ability to be where you are, at least sometimes. Without comparing. Without "what if." Just with clarity. more

  • Arinda Iradi

    2d

    Am also looking for the job. am a fresh computer science graduate

Collette J
Career development 2mo

Hello everyone,
I’m new here and currently expanding my network with professionals who are open to new job opportunities. I’m actively engaging with candidates across various roles and would be happy to connect with anyone exploring their next career move.

Feel free to reach out or connect I’m always open to meaningful conversations.
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Anonymous member


Career development 1w
I accepted a new job, and now my current employer has made a generous counteroffer. Has anyone stayed after accepting a counteroffer? How did it turn out?

  • Walter Mills

    3d

    That’s a tough decision because a counteroffer can feel validating, but it’s important to look beyond just the number. Sometimes the reasons someone... starts looking for a change—growth, flexibility, culture, recognition, or new opportunities—are still there even after the salary increases.

    I think it’s worth asking: “What made me start looking in the first place, and has that actually changed?”

    A lot of people are realizing they don’t want to rely on just one source of income or one employer for their financial future.

    You or someone you know may be looking for ways to create additional options alongside their current career. I’m always open to connecting, sharing what I do, and having a conversation to see if it could be a good fit.

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  • Jim Nicholson

    5d

    A tough call. My personal preference is to have a conversation with my boss that goes like this: "I will never come to you asking for a raise. I... believe it is your responsibility to make sure I am fairly and competitively paid. This way I do not have to listen to all the headhunter calls and worry if I am paid appropriately for my contributions to the company." Now all the pressure is on them, not you.
    In this case, I would respond like this: "If I am now worth $X, why was I not worth $X yesterday?" The answer you receive will speak volumes and guide you in your next move; stay or go.     more

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Jack Memphis


Career development 6d

I've worked overtime for years without complaining, but now I feel like it's just expected. Has anyone successfully reset those expectations?

  • Walter Mills

    3d

    That’s a tough place to be in. When you consistently go above and beyond, sometimes people start seeing the extra effort as the expectation instead of... recognizing it as something you’re choosing to give.

    Resetting expectations often starts with having honest conversations, setting healthy boundaries, and making sure your time and effort are being valued.

    A lot of people eventually start asking themselves how they can create more balance, flexibility, and options beyond just working more hours.

    You or someone you know may be looking for a way to build additional income or create more control over their schedule. I’m always open to connecting, sharing what I do, and having a conversation to see if it could be a good fit.

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  • Ibrahim murid

    4d

    Field engineer

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Anonymous member


Career development 1w

A recruiter asked me for my current salary before discussing the role. Is there any benefit to answering honestly?
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  • Walter Mills

    3d

    That’s a great question. Compensation is an important part of any career conversation, but your current salary doesn’t always reflect your true value... or what you could be earning in the future.

    Many people are starting to look beyond just their paycheck and explore ways to create additional opportunities, increase their financial flexibility, and have more control over their income.

    You or someone you know may be looking for another path or a way to build something alongside their current career. I’m always open to connecting, sharing what I do, and having a conversation to see if it could be a good fit.
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  • Devious Chaambwa

    6d

    It is a good practice for the recruiter to ask for pay slip of the interviewee to avoid new employees from premature resignations as a result of... dissatisfaction emanating from poor conditions.  more

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Anonymous member


Career development 1w

My boss told me I should be "grateful to have a stable job" when I asked about a raise. Is that a sign it's time to leave?

  • Walter Mills

    3d

    That’s a tough conversation to have. A stable job is valuable, but feeling appreciated, recognized, and having opportunities to grow are important... parts of a fulfilling career too.

    Sometimes moments like this cause people to start exploring what other options are available—whether that’s a new career path, a side opportunity, or simply creating another source of income.

    You or someone you know may be looking for more flexibility and room to grow. I’m always open to connecting, sharing what I do, and having a conversation to see if it could be a good fit.
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  • Tuyisenge Isaac

    4d

    How to raise up the salary and get the job?,if you haven't Job

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Jenson Lane


Career development 1mo
Is job hopping every 2–3 years still the best way to grow your salary, or do employers see it as a red flag? I'm curious whether hiring managers and candidates view this differently.
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  • Hussaian Umar

    4w

    Depending on the job

  • Victor Akanbi

    1mo

    0m
    HRM will always find fault with you jumping jobs. I faced similar scenerio in an interview where the senior HR critized my CV having worked for 3... companies in 4 years but the real question is are we supposed to miss opportunity that comes with more growth, more compensation but to just stick to the present role with less growth. more

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Career development

 5d

This startup is betting job seekers will pay to land a job


* Refer is a "reverse recruiter" where job seekers, not employers, pay if they land a role.

* The startup's AI agent introduces candidates and employers only after both sides express interest.

* Refer recently raised a previously unannounced $7.5 million seed round.

Hansheng Liu's first attempt to find a job through the startup Refer didn't work out.

It was this past fall, and the recent... computer science grad from the University of Illinois said he hadn't done enough to beef up his résumé. Liu then spent part of the winter building a website and a backend server so he could gain more experience.

That's when he went back to Refer, a so-called reverse recruiter for tech workers, where job seekers, not employers, pay a fee when they land a role.

Refer uses an AI agent to identify potential matches and introduce candidates to hiring managers and recruiters. If you get a job, you're charged 20% of your first month's salary.

The second time he tried Refer, Liu said his more robust résumé did the trick. He requested introductions to about a half-dozen companies, resulting, Liu said, in four interviews.

One of them was with a Bay Area firm that eventually hired him. So, when it came time to pay what Refer founder Andre Hamra calls a "success fee," Liu said he didn't mind.

"They helped me land a job," he said. "It's so worth it."

That kind of outcome is what Hamra is betting can reshape recruiting. The San Francisco startup, which recently raised a previously unannounced $7.5 million seed funding round on top of an earlier $2.5 million round, wants to give job seekers an agent that introduces them to employers after determining both sides are interested.

Refer is one of several companies using the reverse recruiter model. Hamra said the approach flips traditional recruiting, where recruiters earn a fee from employers when they fill a role.

"Their product is the candidate," Hamra said of recruiters. "Our product is the companies, the jobs. Our client is a candidate."

The approach comes as AI is remaking both sides of the hiring process. Companies have complained about AI-generated résumés that can feel indistinguishable from each other and bots that flood open roles with applications. Job seekers, meanwhile, often say the hiring process has become more impersonal because they get ghosted or never hear back at all.

An AI talent agent

Employers on the platform choose the roles they'll accept referrals for. Job seekers on Refer answer questions about their experience, desired salary, preferred location, the size of company they're looking for, any visa requirements, and what they want in a role. After both a candidate and an employer express interest in a match, Refer's AI agent, Lia, introduces them by email. more

Career development

 5d

Darline Graham Nordone Is The 'DEI Hire' Republicans Warned You About


Can you believe it? Republicans have finally found a diversity hire they can support!

Just two days after former senator Lindsey Graham died, South Carolina officials decided that the best-qualified person to temporarily fill his vacant seat and represent the entire state was his sister, Darline Graham Nordone.

Now, before folks come for me about precision, I'm not trying to say that Nordone was... literally hired through a DEI program. But she is the beneficiary of the kind of identity-conscious, connection-driven selection that racists falsely attribute to Black professionals in just about every labor market. So I'm intentionally inverting the right's favorite smear and applying it to a politically connected white woman.

Nordone, who has worked as an optician and served on the South Carolina Commission for the Blind, has never held elected office, never served in Congress, and never been entrusted by voters with the task of writing federal law. But this is Trump's America, where expertise is treated like elitism, loyalty is competence, and the résumé requirement disappears the moment the applicant is white, connected, and useful.

And in a country where white women have long been among the biggest beneficiaries of affirmative action, workplace diversity initiatives and expanded access to institutions once reserved for white men, Nordone now offers the latest reminder that opportunity is only called "DEI" when Black folks receive it. Nevertheless, she is now one of 100 people empowered to confirm federal judges, approve Cabinet officials, vote on war, shape the federal budget, and decide policies affecting more than 340 million Americans. Her most important qualification appears to be printed directly in her name.

The appointment was promoted as a tribute to Lindsey Graham, supported by Donald Trump and structured so that none of the Republicans competing for the seat would gain the advantage of incumbency before the special election. In other words, Nordone was not selected because Republican leaders determined that she was the most accomplished person South Carolina could produce. She was selected because she is non-threatening to the party, politically convenient, personally connected, and emotionally symbolic.

If you really think about it, that sounds remarkably like the definition Republicans have spent years pretending DEI means.

For the right wing, "DEI hire" has become a substitute for the racial slurs respectable conservatives know they are no longer supposed to use in public. A Black person does not have to participate in a diversity program to receive the label. We can own the company, found the organization, earn the doctorate, publish the research, win the election, or accumulate decades of experience. The moment we enter a room conservatives believe belongs to white people, they side-eye our credentials.

The accusation is not about how somebody was hired. It is about who conservatives believe looks naturally entitled to authority.

That is why the same people who demand proof of merit from every Black professional can look at Trump's administration and suddenly lose all interest in résumés. Trump has repeatedly elevated loyalists, television personalities, wealthy donors, relatives, and ideological performers into positions requiring deep expertise. Under his regime, the governing philosophy is not about hiring the most qualified people for the job. The most qualified people who get the job are those who serve his ego, grievances, political project, and financial grift. Just look at all his gaggle of whose résumés were a mismatch for the power they've been given.

Pete Hegseth went from Fox News weekend host to running the Department of Defense. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. doesn't have a medical or public-health degree, but he was placed in charge of the nation's health agencies after building a national profile spreading vaccine misinformation and snorting cocaine off toilet seats. Linda McMahon's chief preparation for leading the Department of Education was running a professional wrestling empire. Tulsi Gabbard was made director of national intelligence without ever having worked in an intelligence agency. Kash Patel was elevated to lead the FBI after establishing himself primarily as a fiercely loyal Trump operative who had never managed an organization on that scale. Even Bill Pulte was appointed acting director of national intelligence in 2026 despite having no intelligence experience.

And sitting above this traveling circus is Trump himself, who entered the presidency in 2017 without prior military or public-office experience and then turned the White House into a family employment program that has treated the federal government as an extension of his brand, vendettas, and bank account. It's stunning, really. Seeing all these unqualified white loyalists put in charge of national defense, public health, education, or intelligence, and how suddenly, conservatives have discovered the importance of transferable skills.

The right's attack on DEI has always depended on a lie that American institutions were pure meritocracies until Black people arrived and ruined them. That fantasy requires us to ignore generations of nepotism, legacy admissions, old-boy networks, political patronage, inherited wealth, donor influence, and family dynasties. America has never lacked preferential treatment. It has simply called the preference "merit" whenever white people benefited.

Even the history of affirmative action complicates the racial mythology conservatives have built around it. White women have long been among the principal beneficiaries of affirmative-action policies and workplace diversity initiatives, even as Black people became the public face of supposedly undeserved opportunity. The purpose of the insult is to transform Black achievement into evidence of corruption while allowing white advantage to remain invisible. So it shouldn't be surprising that a dead senator's sister has been handed a seat in Congress and introduced as public service.

To be clear, Nordone may be intelligent, decent, and perfectly capable of performing the temporary role. She should not be personally vilified because the governor appointed her. But that is precisely the point Black professionals have been making for years: capability cannot always be measured by whether someone previously held the exact same job. Republicans clearly understand that principle when it benefits one of their own.

They understand transferable experience and they understand that people can grow into positions. And since Nordone will become South Carolina's first woman senator, the Republicans also understand that representation can carry symbolic value. They simply refuse to extend all that generosity to Black people.

So let us apply the right's definition consistently. Darline Graham Nordone received one of the most powerful positions in the country without campaigning, winning a single vote, or accumulating legislative experience. She was chosen because of her relationship to a powerful white man, because her appointment carried symbolic value, and because Republican leaders considered her a politically convenient choice.

No, that is not what DEI actually means. But neither is a Black doctor, professor, pilot, mayor, or business owner simply existing in a position conservatives think should belong to somebody white.

Perhaps we could call Nordone's appointment Dynastic Entitlement and Inheritance. Whatever we call it, Republicans should stop playing in our faces. They do not object to preferences, symbolism, unconventional résumés or identity-conscious selections. They only object when the people receiving opportunities are Black.

SEE ALSO:

The GOP Kept Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat In The Family

Lindsey Graham Knew Donald Trump Was A Racist And Helped Him Rule more