Reflection on Munoz

Even though I know my name does not carry the heavy accent of a Hispanic or Latino name; whether it is or not I am very proud of my name and wouldn't change it for the world. On the other hand I completely agree with names being the first impression of an employer. The United States is very powerful and diverse, but its still white dominant in most big businesses or "important jobs." I know I wouldn't change my name for the world but If I had to slightly pronounce it another way or conform it to get ahead in life I would do it without a doubt. That's what most people would do, but don't admit to. Being extremely proud of my name and having no job doesn't really leave me with much. Its being able to work intelligently and meet somewhere in the middle. Where I can show I'm proud of my name and heritage but also be at the level I know I should be in and belong to. I would never "try to fit in" I am who I am, but every single person can conform somewhat to get what they want out of life. Someone who is very proud of their name and is aggressive and defensive about it is not playing the game with all the smart hands dealt. You have to learn to meet somewhere in the middle. Your not leaving it at the border, but your also not putting it right on your forehead.