Work woes

[NewbeeMummy]

Half a rant, half AIBU, half looking for advice

Since returning to work from Maternity leave, I have been treated like I'm a second class citizen. I work in a technical field and I'm the only woman in our team, but I am just as capable and qualified as the guys in our team.

here is a list of things that have really pissed me off...

1. I'm constantly given crappy admin tasks (being told they're exciting challenges - I mean fFS I'm not 5), while the guys go out and earn commission
2. I am paid a fraction for what the guys earn
3. as I'm not able to go out and earn commission money is starting to become really tight, and when I asked for justification as to the salary differences I was told if I didn't like it I could just fuck off.
4. I've recently discovered that when the guys are given the same crappy admin jobs that I often get roped in to help them out with, they are allowed to claim commission on it, where as I get told in no uncertain terms that I cannot.

I'm prepared to be told I'm being unreasonable, I have a stinking cold and feel like death warmed up, so I may be over reacting.

and therefore does not excuse my stupid and insensitive remark.

Has this only happened since your return from ML, or did it happen before?

I hope this situation gets resolved in your favour. Evidence and facts are your main weapons.

If you can get free legal advice, take it.

Have you spoken to specialist recruitment agencies? It might help your case if you know what your skills/quals could get you for similar post at another company - they would surely know this info in a general sense?

If you take minutes and quote them back to HR/your boss it scares them silly especially if you ask to see the company grievance procedure.

Also, if there is someone you trust at work see if you can enlist their support or even a union rep (not that these are mutually exclusive!).

nelliesmum - it was stupid and insensitive, I wont deny that - however, it's understandable and you apologised - no biggie :)