He said: "I'm a racist" (pay, good, nursing)

[313Weather]

I'm a black guy as well, and I have to agree with the general consensus in this thread.

If you don't know the context behind this individual making the statement "I'm a racist" and they allege it wasn't directed towards you, then don't blow it out of proportion and risk losing your job.

But even so, I'd likely give that person (who was talking about being called a racist) a huge side-eye from then forward.

[MJ7]

If he was telling a story and said the word racist I do not think that means anything and frankly is none of my business. If he was walking around saying racial slurs that is one thing. If you feel like you need to go to HR then do so, I wouldn't.

[Jukesgrrl]

It's sad that the majority on this thread seem more interested in letting the speaker off the hook than worrying about the OP's feelings.

[Rocco Barbosa]

^No..what's sad is people's lack of comprehension skills. I clearly said I understood what the guy meant, I also said I'm not upset.


My concern is how the patients in the E.R. take it. I made that clear. People need to learn to read.

They probably listen as well as they read.

[313Weather]

Originally Posted by Rocco Barbosa

^No..what's sad is people's lack of comprehension skills. I clearly said I understood what the guy meant, I also said I'm not upset.


My concern is how the patients in the E.R. take it. I made that clear. People need to learn to read.

They probably listen as well as they read.

But why do you think that's something to concern yourself with?

[Heidi60]

Mind your own business.

Mod cut: Off topic.

[snugglegirl05]

Originally Posted by 313Weather

But why do you think that's something to concern yourself with?

OP:

Let whoever is in charge of the ER deal with this.

[alphamale]

Originally Posted by Rocco Barbosa

I was sitting in the remote docking station using my laptop at work and 2 white guys walk through( both are nurses here at the hospital) and one says: "I'm a racist". He didn't realize I was sitting there(I'm black). Once he looked at me, he kind of casualy luaghed it off, like it was no big deal.

I'm not upset but I don't think that has a place at work, especially a healthcare facility. When it comes come minority groups there are major heathcare disparities. The last thing I want to hear come out of a white or black persons mouth is: "I'm a racist". Even if they are joking.


What do you think?

I think you're too sensitive.

[MPowering1]

So you're concerned on behalf of other people who may, or may not, have heard the comment.

MYOB. If a patient has an issue with the guy, they'll report him.

[Luvvarkansas]

Originally Posted by Rocco Barbosa

^No..what's sad is people's lack of comprehension skills. I clearly said I understood what the guy meant....

Well, you didn't say that in your first post, and a lot of people never read any further than that.