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I have a job I'm pretty good at. I am in charge of things. I am on committees. People respect me and take my counsel. I want to be strong and professional, but I resent how hard I have to work to be taken seriously, to receive a fraction of the consideration I might otherwise receive.
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"I have a job I'm pretty good at. I am in charge of things. I am on committees. People respect me and take my counsel. I want to be strong and professional, but I resent how hard I have to work to be taken seriously, to receive a fraction of the consideration I might otherwise receive."
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I have a job I'm pretty good at. I am in charge of things. I am on committees. People respect me and take my counsel. I want to be strong and professional, but I resent how hard I have to work to be taken seriously, to receive a fraction of the consideration I might otherwise receive. — Roxane Gay

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Roxane Gay was a Writer from United States (1974–present).

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Who said "I have a job I'm pretty good at. I am in charge of things. I am on committees.…"?
This quote is attributed to Roxane Gay, a Writer from United States.
When did Roxane Gay live?
Roxane Gay lived from 1974 – present.
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