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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elizacandle 29
a shining example of why feminism is still needed.
Queenie2014 11
I don't know why 101 got thumbed down. She's Right. Gender bias is a huge problem. It's what leads to sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence and workplace disccrimination. Feminism is not a dirty word.
Saraishi 25
Maybe try to befriend the wives and assure them you have no interest in their husbands? You shouldn't need to but it might make it easier for you.
SpamPam 18
Yeah I hate that society has set up women to see each other as competition! We gotta stick up for each other!
orsombre_fml 11
You are kidding, aren't you? This is the best way for them to be convinced that OP is after their husband!
sarah082082 1
having been in the military and having the same problem every time I changed stations the best I can tell you is it takes time and don't be easily offended and eventually they will befriend you and eventually the wives too once they see you're not after their husbands and that you're treated like any other man in the unit.
worldclassrager 39
I sure hope someone retires and another girl takes their place then you don't have to worry about it
Dragonotaku 3
you must be one very attractive firefighter...
icepick23 12
At least you are HOT....enjoy the attention while it lasts. One day, you will miss having this problem.
chinaski7628 32
I know I will surely miss the days of being sexually harassed and discriminated against because of my gender while I'm at work. Sarcasm aside, it's insulting that you rank a woman's attractiveness as the only thing she brings to the table. OP is a goddamned firefighter. She obviously has strength, brains, compassion and a million other qualities going for her. Don't reduce women to their outward appearances.
Sabine305 4
that's a compliment
Queenie2014 11
No it's not
bigdonnie624 15
Stick it out, I'm a male firefighter and I see it as if there is any girl that can pass the tests and has taken the responsibility to save other lives, is just another firefighter, it doesn't matter male or female
ibanghellokitty 8
I'm sorry to hear op ): But they'll understand and hey some fire men do look sexy ;)
fml_ajll 11
I have the same problem.. I'm a female mechanic. Guys can be dicks sometimes