Today, I found out that the engineers I work with believe that a woman with an engineering degree working in an engineering company is apparently equivalent to a "secretary for engineers." I am that woman. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, within the span of one day, the owner of the business I work at said I could write "Technical & Compliance Manager" on paperwork where I was the approver for engineered compliance of product regulatory records, but also that I was "basically just a secretary." FML
Today, I was conducting a meeting regarding safety concerns on my field site. While I made a comment, a client rep yelled out that women don't know construction, and that I should be acting like a proper secretary and should get my boss. I'm the Construction Manager. FML
Today, I found out that, although I have the same job title and complete the same work as my male colleagues, I get paid 15% less, purely because I'm a girl. FML
Today, at work, I heard a child whisper, "Mom, why do that woman's ears look like that?" The mom replied, "Because she's not smart enough for a good job." I have large plug ears and a degree in mechanical engineering. I waitress because no engineering firm will hire me. FML
Today, I started work as the head engineer for a big civil engineering project. I met the rest of my team, in particular the environmental engineer who I'll need to get along with the most. As it turns out, I took her virginity when we were freshmen in college. She still thinks I'm an asshole. FML
Today, I told my supervisor that I want to do the work I was hired to do, which is Data Engineer. He told me he doesn't have the workload for another data engineer, and needs someone with people skills. He's very happy with the current situation. I left my previous job because of the same problem. 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
Today, I found out that my assistant is now my manager. FML
Today, it was still easier for me to get an engineering PhD than it is to get a girlfriend. FML
Today, after working at the same place for 3 years, I found out that they are not only cutting my hours but now I have to take orders from some girl I trained because she was promoted over me. FML
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Top comments
leadman1989 16
Well they are smart, joking put some boot to ass and show them who's boss!!!
btstig 11
Outwork them to shut their bitching up.
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Comments (147)
Mach10 0
YDI for having ovaries. Don't buy into that "show them up" nonsense--you'll then become the office smart-arse and become an even bigger target of resentment. Ignore it--they'll either wise up or they won't. Earn their respect by being part of the team.
ReynshineCutting 10
How exactly do they deserve it for having ovaries? They didn't decide that in the womb.
rgcainmd 3
Men are idiots. Enough said.
lionskull 2
ive seen just as many stupid women as ive seen stupid men, so stop relying on a saying meant for emotional stuff (men are idiots when it comes to women and being genuinely romantic) and say something that makes sense
indyclone 0
Young engineers of both genders do a lot of secretarial type work...
OfficeNinja 5
start correcting their math errors. use email and CC everyone. it's what a good "secretary" would do :)
ZielZone 4
Is that really how it is, or are you the new kid working your way up??
gemno333 8
wow. they sound like gentlemenwow. they sound like gentlemen
LexBvl 4
I agree, they do.
immibis 5
Don't worry. They've probably never seen someone who's both sexy and intelligent, so their brains malfunction and they make sexist comments. You should take it as a compliment. For some reason opera mini duplicates everything I type.
lionskull 2
stop assuming that all engineers are idiots and that they are desperate for woman attention. and not all women are smart or sexy so stop assuming that too
immibis 5
then when I mention the duplication it doesn't happen. typical...then when I mention the duplication it doesn't happen. typical...
MD_DILF 4
Please, I just opened a law firm and am forced to handle such duties myself. When ever you are new you will be forced to complete menial tasks. Those tasks will help you learn the business completely and allow you to become an asset to your company. Stop being the sterotypical complaining woman and do what it takes to earn respect in business. It is cut throat out there no matter which gender you may be!
jillyj98 7
Nice way to use that great education. Men suck!