Ask Ada

So here’s what I tell myself (and the other Ada Initiative advisers on our mailing list):

• What you’re doing matters.
• You should get paid for doing it.
• You’re creating tremendous value.
• It is fair to ask people to kick back a portion of their income (esp. earned in the tech industry) to help with outreach and diversity efforts.

Great, great advice on fake-it-‘til-you-make-it and claiming the actions and attitudes of privilege even when the world assumes they’re not yours to enjoy.