Sexist pigs.

I know you all think of me as Feminist from Hades>hell. Maybe I am. But, well, hear this. I, of late, have actually seen sexism in its rarest form. I think I actually may be a victim of it. This latest slamming, shutting me down at work has been taking on a stink. OK> Stop. Just hear me out. The powers that be at my employ are all men who have wives who choose not to work outside the home. I've met quite a few of them and they are a great tribute to their men. Honestly... you know behind every good man...blah blah blah.

Well, I've been put, as of late, (you all heard about it), in my place at work. (Not the place I had before mind you) Here is apparently how it works: A woman f's up at work and she's given the boot, men, they get a wink and a nod... and even a pat on the ass (this is for you naar:Tushy). But, a woman gets cut off at the knees and is exiled to that dark should be seen not heard kind of place. You know, that shut up and put up kind of place. Many of you have probably been there. I hadn't thought of it as sexist until lately... The reason? The men, who I consider my peers have been bending over BACKWARDS to make excuses for behavior that I may in their minds conceive as sexist. Actually coming out and talking to me about it. Almost confessing their sexism like its sin and I'm some kind of GD sexism priestess. I SMELL A RAT. And damn (dang) it stinks. Well, one of them said to me just the other day in the most patronizing of ways: well, you know women do add a different perspective. Oh yeah? How's that I inquired? Well, when my wife goes to dinner with me and others she sees a whole different side of the conversation than I do. Well no shit (no other word fits here) sherlock. Doesn't every human being have a different perspective of every conversation? I'm confused. This man by the way is a nice man as men go. (Sorry) But what is this 'women are just ok with me' tone I am picking up? I've not in 15 years heard this from anyone in my workplace and actually have thought it quite equitable. Did they just now realize I am a woman? Damn. (Darn) Ok. Next experience. I get this from a male peer in management with me. He tells me about this intervention he did with his niece last night and she is in trouble. (Nice of him, really) But, then he came up with the idea that maybe we could hire her here. She's really very bright, but has one child and has hooked up with a looser (not the father). Ok, I'm with him so far. Then he says, well, you have to take this as a compliment, but I thought she would benefit from working for you, because, well, you don't need men. She could use some of that influence. Ok. So, now I'm in charity work. Would be flattering, but for some reason I have become the poster child for Feminism at work. I have never had this before. I don't talk feminism, or sexism. I listen to the dirty jokes and raunchy humor, even laughing if I think it's funny. I tell people to shut up if I'm offended, but I sure hope everyone does that. But damn. (Dang) Suddenly everyone is walking on eggshells around me making excuses for themselves and why they appreciate a woman's place in management. In reality, I sense they don't think I have a right to make major decisions, that is undeniable. It's coming mostly from some of the more recent male hires who I am sure don't like it that a woman has the kind of influence I have. How could I know as much as them? They are men after all. So my authority has been taken from me clearly in response to their indignation of my influence. Suddenly, me being a woman in leadership has become issue. Odd. I never have realized sexism at my work, or I've chose to ignore the realities of it. But, it now is being made pretty damn (Darn) clear that a woman has a place in our business as a marketing, HR, fluff and frills around the edges, but really still isn't worthy of contributing significantly to business. Can't loan money. Doesn't understand how to make money and gdamnit (Daggum)better not mess with the important stuff. Damn. (Drat) Did someone call me Gloria recently?

Just venting here peeps. No need to call for the exorcist. I'll be fine. Just had to get that off my big breasted chest.

NOT ONE SWEAR WORD HERE: READ ON: Just remembered another recent conversation: I told above said male manager peer that I would love to learn how to fly a helicopter. (see previous blog) He gave me the look: The you've-got-to-be-kidding-have-you-looked-in-your-pants-lately-look...the oen that says: there is no penis there that helps balance complex machinery. He actually asked, have you even ever driven your husband's skid loader? He assumed it was the kind your steer with your feet and hands. I was quite taken aback. Even in the 21st Century male mind women just don't have skill, wits or coordination to fly jets or helicopters. We've come a long way baby.