I had an eye test last week and the staff member who went through my records when I arrived asked me some questions. She asked for my occupation and if I use a computer.
I said I was a “stay at home parent,” and hope to return to work this year and it would most likely be an office role so I would use a PC, but I also use my laptop at home a lot currently too.
She said “you’re a what?,” and pulled a face. I repeated the above and she replied “so, basically you’re just a housewife then.” And pulled even more of a wrinkled face at me, no smile either.
Is this a bit off? I feel a bit offended and like she has demeaned me. I didn’t have my DC until I was 40 and have worked all my life since I was a teenager with after school jobs and then worked throughout University. I have paid my taxes and worked hard up until I had DC and now he’s started school I am starting to look at returning to work. But I don’t see why I should have to justify my life choices to anyone, and shouldn’t be judged to my face about them. DH said ignore her, she’s a fool and as I have received a follow-up email survey asking for my experience of their service maybe I should mention that their staff member was a bit rude.
My confidence about returning to work feels rock bottom as it is and this person has just made me feel worthless 