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This article links to a blog post [1] by a current female engineer at Uber, who says:

> Why am I still at Uber? I am at Uber because Uber needs me.

I don't understand how someone can say this. It's like worshipping a corporate entity.

[1] https://medium.com/@hadrad1000/reflecting-on-susan-fowlers-r...

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Really interesting. I was contacted by an Uber recruiter several days before this Susan Fowler blog was posted. I responded to him with a link to the article, and asked him if he was interested in working for my company. His response: "I am at Uber because Uber needs me - especially now." I'm guessing it's the canned response they've instructed all employees to use.

It could be something their leadership is repeating. I could see something like, "You can work anywhere but you're here because Uber needs you, especially now" being said in meetings and emails.

> His response: "I am at Uber because Uber needs me - especially now."

A recruiter claiming Uber specifically needs them. This could be a punch line to a standup comedy routine. Thanks for the first good laugh of the day.

Your comment about worshipping makes no sense. Worshipping Uber would be "I need Uber," not "Uber needs me."

The woman thinks she can make an impact on diversity at Uber. Good for her.

Sounds more like Stockholm syndrome than worship.

It sounds exactly like someone in an abusive relationship.

They are trying to justify why they are still working for the company. Excusing the inexcusable because it's convenient for them.

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