In this episode, David McClam shares his personal journey working for Apple, detailing the challenges he faced, including corporate politics, racial dynamics, and the impact of the pandemic on his employment. He clarifies previous mistakes made in the podcast and emphasizes the importance of mental health and support. David discusses his experiences with management, the Community Specialist program, and the struggles of navigating workplace relationships. Through his story, he advocates for transparency and accountability in corporate environments, highlighting the need for fair treatment of employees. In this conversation, David McClam shares his experiences of workplace discrimination and targeting at Apple, detailing the scrutiny he faced from management, particularly from a regional manager named Jack. He discusses the challenges of navigating company policies, the role of HR, and the impact of management decisions on employees. David reflects on the legal battle he is pursuing against Apple for wrongful termination and discrimination, emphasizing the importance of standing up against corporate injustices. He concludes with thoughts on personal growth and the need for awareness in workplace culture.<a href="https://echostage.webflow.io/true-crime-authors">CrowdWeave</a>Time Line00:00 Clarifications and Corrections01:30 Introduction to the Podcast02:59 Disclaimers and Background05:54 Journey to Apple: The Hiring Process10:10 Early Experiences at Apple18:03 Challenges and Changes at Apple27:41 The Impact of the Pandemic29:53 New Opportunities and Discrimination Concerns35:03 Transforming Store Performance37:23 Navigating Challenges During the Pandemic39:46 The Role of Effective Management42:38 Confronting Workplace Conflicts49:37 The Threat of Termination56:31 Changes in Company Structure and Management01:01:09 Targeting and Accountability in the Workplace01:09:47 Navigating Miscommunication and Accountability01:12:39 Targeted Scrutiny and Workplace Dynamics01:15:36 Discrimination and Unfair Treatment01:18:57 The Role of HR and Company Policies01:21:47 The Impact of Management Decisions01:24:38 The Consequences of Mismanagement01:27:34 Facing Personal Challenges and Workplace Pressure01:30:26 The Build-Up to Conflict01:33:38 The Day of Reckoning01:44:16 Engagement and Connection at the Verizon Store01:46:39 Family Tragedies and Personal Struggles01:49:03 Interrogation and Workplace Dynamics01:51:50 Whistleblowing and Consequences01:55:54 Suspension and Investigation Process01:59:14 Termination and Legal Ramifications02:10:58 Reflections on Employment and Future ActionsDON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA BY FOLLOWING THE LINKTREEFollow Our Family Of True Crime Shows<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-girls/id1644959659">Lost Girls with LaDonna Humphrey & Amy Smith</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extinguished/id1711608332">Extinguished With David McClam & LaDonna Humphrey</a>Cover Art and Logo created by Diana of Other WorldlySound Mixing and editing by David McClamIntro script by Sophie Wild & David McClamIntro and outro jingle by Jacqueline G. (JacquieVoice) Hosted by Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

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