Might I work in the most sexist environment ever?

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TwentyCupsOfTea · 15/06/2016 22:43

Ok, disclaimer, I probably don't.

But I'm getting incredibly fed up.

I work in a very male dominated workplace - only two women work outside the office. I cannot stand being referred to as one of the "office girls". Two men work in this office - I do the same job as them (arguably a better one - but that's another thread), yet inexplicably earn less.

I also regularly find myself seething inside at the language used by the men 'not a bad little piece that one', 'I'd give her a good seeing to' etc etc.
It seems like every five minutes I hear something that makes me irate. I constantly call them out on it - which has resulted in being called a crazy feminist and man hater.

Please tell me I'm not alone, because I don't even know if I'm over reacting here.

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PalmerViolet · 15/06/2016 23:09

Just remind them that you don't hate men, just assholes.

That sounds so horribly tiring, what a pair of utter wankbadgers you're having to deal with

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TwentyCupsOfTea · 15/06/2016 23:09

Motor industry (suprise suprise).

It honestly is exhausting; I'm not sure I'm improving matters. A customer commented on my breasts the other day, I hit the roof and got him banned, general reaction seemed to be 'there she goes again' and was told to take it as a compliment.

I've posted about my job before, I think I can and probably should leave. I'm reluctant though, as my (mostly female!) managers (based at HO) keep commenting how well I'm doing, and there's been talk of progression. Also not sure if anywhere else would be different.

I've worked in bars for years (still do the odd night) and have yet to experience everyday sexism quite like this.

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IrenetheQuaint · 15/06/2016 23:02

Christ, that's hideous. What industry do you work in? Could you move jobs?

DaleMaily · 15/06/2016 22:56

That must be exhausting, calling them out on it every time. It's like you're having to do two jobs at once, all day. I applaud you for doing it.

Fuzzywuzzywasabear · 15/06/2016 22:51

Sounds pretty standard for an office full of men, I get the same apart from I swear as good as they do, which apparently is offensive but they can f and blind all they like

I get told I'm very "yay women" because I believe in woooo shit like equal pay

I spend most of my days breathing deeply and counting to 10 I'm a fucking saint

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