first generation american

Content regarding firtsthand experiences as a first generation American. Original writing from Catsup Magazine.

Eighteen year-old breaks automobile manufacturing production record and receives visit from HR after first shift retaliates

capitalism, culture, first generation american, jobs, temp agencies / By Catsup Editor / August 3, 2024 / 1 minute of reading

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Journalism evolves through press room pushback

advice, career advice, career stories, culture, first generation american, how-to, media literacy, writing advice / By jessika cesilia / July 28, 2024 / 2 minutes of reading

It was Fall 2014 when I was called up to his desk by my journalism teacher to view the correction(s) on my first reported draft.

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The importance of asking for bilingual pay in a company that “doesn’t do that”

advice, capitalism, career stories, culture, first generation american, interpreting, jobs, language, spanish language, technology / By jessika cesilia / July 26, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading

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It’s 8:09 AM and you’re standing in a circle of caffeinated, red shirted employees. A manager drones numbers off repeating, “up ‘only’ 15%, up 30%…”

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