DEI isn't what you think it is!

TLDR don't let DEI talks get too you! Your abilities as an engineer or a student engineer will get you the job or pass your classes, not DEI! I'm smart enough to do this! You're smart enough to do this!

My cousin posted this on FB. I've seen some of you talk about yourselves negativity ever since Cheeto Hitler and the CEO of Incel inc got into power. So here's my cousins post.

DEI is: -ramps and sidewalk curb cuts -subtitles & captions (TV & phone) -family restrooms -changing tables in men's restrooms -breast feeding/pumping stations & accommodations -floating paid holidays -pay equity & transparency -parental leave (time & pay) -coming back to a job after birthing a child -not having to just accept workplace harassment -work accommodations for a variety of disabilities -flexible work arrangements -size inclusive chairs and beds in medical facilities -belt extenders on planes -various food options for vegetarians/vegans/kosher/gluten-free/etc at medical facilities -non smoking areas/end of smoking indoors -being able to have medical professionals and your coworkers use your preferred name (not just queer people have those) -wellness programs and incentives -more relaxed & inclusive dress code policies -rooms to pray/meditate at work & other public places -employee recognition programs -employee/network resource groups -large print materials -materials in different languages -multiple religious options at hospitals -accessible bikes and public transit accommodations -businesses not becoming fully cashless -company-covered mental/behavioral health resources -Religious Holiday vacation time (Christmas, Easter,) -Disability pay and time off (surgeries, accidents)

DEI isn't: -hiring an under qualified person for a job just because they're a person of color -hiring based on race just to meet diversity goals (this is illegal) -a new fad or buzz word. DEI work has been going on for many many years, under different names

Good day!

Edit: getting rid of the last sentence!