Very insightful—both the comics and your comments. Yes, I sometimes get stereotyped as an attorney. I love research and legal analysis but I don’t like arguing. When people say, you’re an attorney, you should be good at arguing, or you should be used to conflict, it makes me feel like I’ve failed in some way. I’m sure it’s even harder when the stereotype is based on something like color or race.
Thanks, Helen! It's tough when people only know some parts of a profession and can't understand how you can be different and still good at what you do. Thanks for opening up and sharing!
Good stuff today. I’m a tall white guy and I used to get the basketball question too. Now my son gets it. He’s 6’ 8.5” and 15 and has no desire to play basketball.
I’m trying to raise my kids to live without thinking about everyone else’s expectations too.
Very insightful—both the comics and your comments. Yes, I sometimes get stereotyped as an attorney. I love research and legal analysis but I don’t like arguing. When people say, you’re an attorney, you should be good at arguing, or you should be used to conflict, it makes me feel like I’ve failed in some way. I’m sure it’s even harder when the stereotype is based on something like color or race.
Thanks, Helen! It's tough when people only know some parts of a profession and can't understand how you can be different and still good at what you do. Thanks for opening up and sharing!
Good stuff today. I’m a tall white guy and I used to get the basketball question too. Now my son gets it. He’s 6’ 8.5” and 15 and has no desire to play basketball.
I’m trying to raise my kids to live without thinking about everyone else’s expectations too.
Wow, Dave! Your son really is tall! I'm sure he's learning to deal with the basketball questions just like we had to. Thanks for sharing!
Love the artwork. Will be back for more.
I love how you use the honeybuns to talk about the stereotypes around us!
Thank you, Jo. It’s good to know it’s resonating.