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Originally Posted by 911pcars
Stats show that despite the high educational level of Asians, their representation in upper management and corporate board rooms isn't reflected by their population. Why is that? Answer: glass ceiling. It applies to women as well. Same with salaries. There are many who will press for the status quo to preserve their positions in the corporate structure or society.
Sherwood
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Glass ceiling is a partial explanation. Most of it is cultural, IMO. We're just not wired for self-promotion which is what you need to get noticed. I could be wrong but I've noticed that trait in me and in every other Asian I know in sales at our company. We turn in great numbers, almost always in the top 20%, some in the top 10% but none are in upper management. Why? We put our nose on the grindstone and plug away. We just don't take the time to look up and toot our horn. To us, it's boastful to do so. Frankly, it makes me cringe when I hear/see my colleagues do it.