Today, I gave up trying to make any friends at my job as a firefighter. I'm the lone female, and am the subject of gossip with the older men. Anyone I try to befriend ends up hitting on me, while others won't even talk to me because their wives are jealous. FML
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Today, I tried to flirt with some firefighters. They were too focused on the fire to notice my hints. FML
Today, I lost all of my male friends at work. Why? The new girl has my same interests and a prettier face. FML
Today, I was hanging out with friends of the opposite sex, which is the norm for me as I don’t get along with most women. Every time I spoke, I got ignored or spoken over, and they kept asking me what was wrong. Ugh, men. FML
Today, I'm confused. My incredibly hot coworkers thought I was repulsive for the past two years, but now that they've heard through the grapevine that I'm in a serious relationship, they won't leave me alone. I can't get through the day without being hit on. I hate it. FML
Today, I went out to a bar with some of my friends. They're all in committed relationships, but every single one of them got hit on. I'm single, and yet again, nobody even said hi to me. FML
Today, I overheard some gossip and learned I’m apparently the department weirdo everybody tolerates, but don’t actually like. It’s like high school all over again. Now, everywhere I go, I can feel my coworkers tolerating me just for being myself. I’ve already cried 3 times. FML
Today, I realized that I'm at the age that whenever I mention a friend of the opposite gender, my family's first response is asking whether that friend is single. I've already accepted no one will want a pathetic freak like me, so their poking around what few friends I have makes it awkward. FML
Today, I made the mistake of uttering the phrase "I’m not like other girls" at work when discussing how I prefer staying in and reading over going out to a bar. Now none of the other girls in the office will talk to me and are calling me a "pick-me." FML
Today, I've come to terms that I'm only living to work. I'm going to be 25, no friends, never had any experience with women. Been trying all year to meet someone, hasn't worked out at all. Dead end job, school did nothing for me. I literally just exist to work, and have no happy memories at all. I give up. FML
Today, I realised being the only female engineering student sucks. I have exactly one friend, because everyone else is too busy staring at my boobs to have a conversation. FML
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teeheeowned 10
Look on the bright side! You must be attractive if coworkers hit on you or ignore you because of their wives.
singer0421 32
I feel that pain OP! So many people are like "oh stop complaining that people like you." Well it's ****** difficult when you can't maintain any real friends. Sorry OP :(
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the_real_dvd 21
I'm a contractor. Anytime there's a women on the job site most of the guys turn into total Neanderthals and lose their brains. Sorry OP, when you're in male dominated industry, you're going to have challenges with testosterone fueled males. It doesn't make it right, but if you focus on being the best at your job you'll earn their respect in time. And don't be afraid to put them in their place when they get out of line..
NatsuD_fml 13
Fire hose? Your hot, they're hot blooded males, heated wives, oh you know where im going with this.
gracehi 31
Sorry, 21. That comment wasn't directed at you. I made it in reply to some dumb ass who claimed that OP should be happy about her situation. That comment got deleted abs my reply ended up beneath your comment.
mercedes_scott 4
How the hell is this an FML? At least they think you're hot!!!
gracehi 31
Yeah, who would want to be treated like a human being when they could be treated like a terrifying alien species or sex object?
klutzyduck1 24
I'm a female cop, and it's the same thing. However, it did get better. Just show you are good at your job, the respect will come. That and being in the military, taught me how to portray the back off vibe which helped. It sucks because I only am friends with the guys while at work, missing the closeness makes it hard and lonely. But the second you cross the line and hang out with a group outside, it blurs boundaries. It gets better, just be professional and the wives will come around too, once you show you're not that type of person.
gracehi 31
I can so relate, OP. It's a similar experience being a female in the Navy. Just wait till the rumors immature **** heads have made up about you get back to you. Half the people in my squadron are convinced I've slept with half a dozen of my co-workers, because apparently laughing at someone's joke is irrefutable proof of a sexual relationship.
doggiewoggie 13
Sorry that they are such dicks OP. And thanks for what you do:)
ThaReaper319 19
I don't know about you, but I'd so take advantage that you're that attractive.
Arthurie 30
That is a terrible idea. Have you no dignity?
SpamPam 18
Trying to "take advantage" of a situation like that often leads to the crazies lathing on too tight, stalking you, sexually harassing you (more so than if you are more distant) and can even get dangerous. It is never ever an "easy" thing to "take advantage of" The guys always demand sexual favors in return of any kind of favor whatsoever they grant to you (unlike real favors they give to guys out of mutual respect and dignity). I would never want to be in a situation like that of OP
Witchylady 17
Immature and childish behaviour from your co- workers. Try your best to ignore their ignorance if you can but it seems that everyone is jealous of you at your workplace. Including the men. They feel inferior because a woman entered their little man cave hub and is just as good, if not better than them. Try and stay positive. Eventually the immature men will accept you. It just may take time. Good luck OP
InnocentMalice 12
Ouch. But don't mind them! bet you can find someone nice that won't bother your amazing job!
ldkindasucks 6
Their loss! You don't need them. I mean, who needs friends anyway... *bursts into tears*