THE PRICE OF INTEGRITY

 ​It is a privilege to contribute to a company using your hard-earned knowledge and skills. However, as an engineer who faced years of discrimination and bullying—and who was forced to resign repeatedly to preserve my integrity—I stand firmly for justice and against toxic work environments.

​There are many who, perhaps due to a lack of awareness regarding work ethics and professional standards, judge those of us who choose to walk away. I often hear the "what if" scenario: “If you hadn't resigned, you would be much wealthier today.”

​While it is true that I received a high salary and held a position of responsibility that I truly loved, that wealth would have come at a soul-crushing price. I was expected to:

• ​Become part of a corrupt system.
• ​Endure mental and emotional stress in an abusive environment.
• ​Remain silent in the face of discrepancies, isolation, and stereotyping.
• ​Accept systemic discrimination and racism.

​Those who follow my articles, blog, and books know that I am not the type of person to remain silent under such circumstances.

​The most telling part of this journey is that even 15 years after leaving those environments, there are still attempts to cover up system failures, corruption, and negligence. They continue to spread misinformation, suggesting to the public and authorities that my objections were not legitimate or that the fault was mine.

​The answer is clear and loud: NO. I was a professional, ethical employee who refused to be complicit in a poisoned work environment. I refused to stay silent about racism and discrimination. Today, I am still standing for my principles and my beliefs, and I do so with my head held high. 

To truly understand the depth of the unnecessary pressure and systemic abuse I endured within these poisoned workplaces, I suggest you read my book, "Can We Talk?". It is the true story of my life and a testament to why I chose my principles over a corrupt system.