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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ravens42 8
Wow a hot firefighter, that's impressive
outoftown 26
It's been said, but can't be said enough: Thank you for your service, both in saving lives and being a role model. Good luck, and stay strong.
aweevilbug 3
Understandable. I'm in ems and everyone thinks that if you are a woman in ems you are either a ****, a bitch, or a lesbian. Not that there is anything wrong with being all three lol it just doesn't seem like any happy mediums. You just have to stay strong, do well at your job, and have an "I don't give a ****" attitude. Eventually if you stick around long enough you'll get there.
chelseaalise 12
take it as a compliment. you're stong. independent. and attractive. ((: who wouldn't hit on you? I'm sorry it's making your work life hard though.
SpamPam 18
Telling OP to take it as a compliment is like dismissing her very valid problems that often are directly related to troubles she may have advancing her career or even feeling safe
imbedderdenu 23
well first off kudos. thats great! you are a very brave woman....However, are you really that surprised? and did you really expect any different?
jrod2376 11
I say kick a few of their asses. Maybe then they would see you as a colleague and not just a woman.
Kat5107 7
I feel you. I wet through the same thing for two years.. Just give it a little time! they'll come around. :)
shinikageWolf 15
Just find the gay guy, won't hit on you and doesn't have a jealous ridden wife.
what_ever2007 11
First, congrats on becoming a firefighter! I hope things turn around for you with your coworkers though! Jealousy sucks!
thatgirlpotter 10
Welcome to our line of work. Male dominated work environments are a bit ridiculous. I have the same problem in law enforcement.