So....these last few weeks at work have been a real eye opener. I knew Texas was still WAY behind on women's equality but, I didn't realize just how far behind. I've been to a few staff meetings lately and I'm always greeted with..."Didn't you get the memo....you're supposed to FIX us breakfast". It is never bring breakfast....it is "fix" breakfast. So today....I'm fixing breakfast. Keep in mind that these men are baby boomers and aren't quite sure what to make of me anyway just yet. Given their ages though, I thought it only appropriate to "fix" them a healthy breakfast that would be good for them...so Cheerios for their cholesterol and 2% milk it is! It will be interesting today at staff meeting to see if I'm asked to fix breakfast any more :)
On a more serious note....this is just a little taste of what has gone on. I did some research and realized that all the directorships held by men make no kidding you $20K more a year. It isn't that they have been here longer....or that they have a lot more responsibility. Those same positions all received $5K pay raises this fiscal year. You can bet I stood up and took notice. I'm not addressing this just yet....I'm learning how to play on their playing field but, if they thought I was some sweet young lady who would be walked on and know my role...wow were they ever wrong.
I am woman...I am Pandora...hear me roar >^..^<
xoxo
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