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CousinIT

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7. I have a MAGA nephew. When he didn't get a promotion he wanted....

Reply to dalton99a (Reply #6)

Mon Jan 12, 2026, 10:43 AM

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... he claimed that it was because his name wasn't "Jose", or he wasn't using the right pronouns.

Truth is, the man has issues. Outwardly, he's nicey-nice, but HOO BOY does he ever have a grievance TEMPER. I've seen it. I'm guessing his employer has seen it or signs of it, too. Or, there may have been other reasons he didn't get that promotion.

But of course, he insists it's "reverse discrimination."

I doubt it. I've hired and fired people in my career. It is unlikely that the reason had to do with his nationality or gender identity.

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