The challenges of having a complex name extend beyond personal interactions; a study found that candidates with difficult-to-pronounce names face fewer opportunities in academia and lower job standards.
Research has shown that applicants with Nigerian heritage must send out 80% more job applications than their white counterparts to achieve similar success rates in job responses.
Some individuals opt to modify their names to fit cultural expectations, as seen with Mindy Kaling, who found shortening her surname significantly aided her career trajectory.
Experiences of mispronunciation or discouragement at an early age can lead individuals to reshape their identity through name choices, impacting both social interactions and professional opportunities.
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