Why black women are exiting the corporate workplace in great numbers

Leaving untamed spaces for safer entrepreneurial pursuits

“Work not for a reward; but never cease to do thy work.” — Bhagavad Gita

This month, my bestie finally decided to leave her job. She is an overly educated Eastern African black woman, who holds an MBA from one of Canada’s top schools. She graduated top of our class in undergrad, and her career has been impressive, having worked in hedge fund management in the Channel Islands, and at some point, managing the wealth of the top 2% of rich Canadians. However, despite her impressive background and experience, she chose to give up her position. Frankly, I was relieved because she gave in her notice and quit that toxic corporate gig that, too, had become part of my life, vicariously.

Oh, the stories!

In a previous post, I touched on the shared experiences within our close-knit group about the ongoing challenges we face, as black women, in the corporate world. My best friend, like many others, has taken a bold step recently. She’s rented out her home and relocated to a more secluded area, in Latin America (she hates the Canadian winter), working remotely. This move is part of her focus on growing the business…