Monday, October 13, 2008
Work place full of dudes!
I work in an office totally surrounded by men. I am the youngest single female in my division, ok so maybe the only single female in my division. I get along well with every one except for time to time there is the occasional sexist comment that really does step on my toes. Today we talked about men and women in the work place and although I do feel that it is getting better where woman are more equals, there still seems to be the occasional idea that woman can not do a "man's" job. For instance, some times my boss will not send me out to do work but instead will ask one of the other guys to do it. I have had to speak up a few times and tell him "Hey, I can take care of it." Also, I know that women are usually seen as the big gossipers and talkers in the office, but men have just as big as a problem with it. Most of everything I hear in the office is from guys, fotunately I take it with a grain of salt. It seems to me that when a male co-worker makes a mistake they are slapped on the hand and told to not do it again, or they laugh about it. I on the other hand will hear about a mistake for days to come. Granted I do not make as many mistakes as my male co-workers so this is sometimes something I can only assume as being a negative remark being directed towards me for being female. So, yes I am venting a little and I'm sorry but really it is something that I have to struggle with. What keeps me going though is that I do have other male co-workers that really value the work that I do. Right now I'm worried about not getting a promotion because a male co-worker is going to be after the same job. Fortunately he is a friend of mine but this also poses a problem. How can I fight for a better position in a work environment that is strictly male with out having to push the envelope?The thing is, is that I would love the job but not only is a friend out for the same one but also I know that it will be more difficult with this different group of men because of the teasing and talk that they do about me.
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I feel that its possible for you to get a promotion but you are already doubting yourself. You stated that the other guys get a slap on the hand and laugh at their mistakes. You should do the same, complaining isnt going to solve the problem. Yes you have more to prove but if you want to stay in that environment then apparently its not important enough for you to quit. If youre not going to quit then you need to figure out how you can get ahead. I have several years management experience and i dont see man or woman when it comes to qualifications. I see the best individual for the job. If you are qualified then why wouldnt I want to work with you or have you get paid more. It upsets me that women doubt themselves so much and give up before even taking a chance. I have had women managers and men managers. Some great, some not so great, but at the end of the day i knew it was my choice to complain about them or use them as a resource.
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