MiniStarlet ([info]ministarlet) wrote,
@ 2005-11-03 13:15:00
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Office Space
The men in my office just had a discussion about how ALL women are whores (I don't think some of them get laid often) and how they will never get married.

All of this while I am in the room.

How do they justify all this shit talking with me in the room?

"Janette, I just consider you one of the guys." "Janette just doesn't care."

No, bitches, you're just ignorant and bitter, no use wasting my energy.

What is the common denominator of all your problems? You.

Here's a little comment to each of you:

A- You're an ignorant red-neck dick. Every word I've heard out of your mouth since you've come to our office has been absolute shit. But I've got to hand it to you, you bash everyone. Including your family. In fact, I think the smartest thing you've said since you've been here is that you aren't going to have kids because of your genetics. THANK YOU, in advance, because let's face it, neither of us want more of you running around.

B, M, and G- I like you guys most of the time, but I think it's because you're mom's would kick your ass if they ever heard you talk about women the way our officemates do. But that still doesn't excuse your validation of the things that come out of everyone else's mouths.

C- Not sure what I think of you. You're too new. At least you respect the person your dating enough to not call her names when you answer her calls... even if things are rough. But you still said that all women are whores. Not very nice.

J1- I think you're a great father, but as a man you're just as disgusting as the rest. Kudos.

L- You're such a smart man, but the military has definitely brainwashed you. You're just as bitter as everyone else. And as insulting. Be nice behind womens' backs... karma baby, karma.

J2- You're just a dick, plain and simple. I hope you recognize that you shouldn't have children. But it doesn't matter because your ego is too big to believe anything except that you are the most wonderful and beautiful and that those genes need to be spread. I'll be sure to keep my children far away from yours.



So, that's it. Mostly.

Being in this office every day surrounded by men reminds me why I'm so lucky to have Raymond. He knows EXACTLY what to say and do when I'm sad. He gives the most perfect hugs. And I know that with us love isn't some delusion or just lust like so many people claim love is. I know that if we make the choice to get married it won't be a mistake. That we'll rock the parenting world together. That our children will be beautiful chino banditos, who are smart, loving, caring, sensitive, strong, and confident. And if we don't get married, it's because we're smart enough to recognize that somethings just aren't meant to happen, even if we want them to.

Thank God I get to leave these jerks at work. They're still talking about how disgusting women are...

Well, boys, I carry all the men in my life on my back, so don't talk about how women are worthless. Without women, men would be nothing! And vice-versa. We need each other. Just quit being bitter already.

You're lucky I keep my mouth shut...

(I have so many more mean things to say!! But I'm done now.)

(Also, read this NYTimes article about the modern woman, it's SO GOOD: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/30/magazine/30feminism.html?emc=eta1)




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[info]mimilove8
2005-11-05 03:30 am UTC (link)
ok, i'm going to sound all hyper-sensitive about this, but that is complete sexual harassment and discrimination! that's SO not cool. wow. if it kept happening, i'd report it. i know you can handle it, but i worry about other women who have to listen to it and are afraid to say something to them.

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[info]ministarlet
2005-11-05 07:09 am UTC (link)
I think that next time I'll actually say something to them... although I'm not sure what. And if they don't stop, I'll definitely report them. Luckily, I'm the only woman in the office, so no one else has to put up with it. But it certainly isn't a breeding ground for open minds or discussions. They all just sort of feed off each other.

What would you suggest I say next time? I don't want to come off as super sensitive, I just want them to know that it's disrespectful and that someday their talk and behavior will bite them in the ass. Any ideas?

Also, although my other friends have heard about this, you're the only one to point out that it's sexual harassment, even if they aren't directly harassing me. Strange how things like that are accepted in the work place.

Oh, another thing, today I spoke up when J2 made a comment about how women with cats are crazy. I said, "I have a cat, am I crazy?" Then he proceeded to try and justify his comment and how I don't really have a cat because I live in my parents home. Then this other guy in the office said, "Well, she's arguing with you about it, so she must be crazy. Finally, we've gotten a spark out of Janette!" Ugh.

Anyway, thanks for pointing it out to me. And any suggestions would be welcome, including who to contact if things get out of hand. :)

Hope you're doing well! We should try and get together soon... when our lives aren't consumed by work and busy busy.

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