Subversive anti-feminism

So I think, in the words of Catlin Moran, I just experienced some sexism. That was some sexism just there.

And you know it wasn't the out and out "Show us yer tits" sexism.

But rather that sneaky little "real woman" sexism.

I have this job, and needless to say it is not my dream job - but at least I am working in marketing.

It is a huge organsiation and I have to deal with about 100 different clients each week, and really, there is only so many times a woman can say, "Sure, I can update that brochure for you."  without wondering what the $40,000 HECS/HELP debt was for.

I decided I would just ask people for what I need from them, so I can give them what they need, and deliver a great campaign to get great results.  Directly.  I know I know new concept.

So I get called into a private meeting to discuss...well I didn't know.

Then I get "you need to find another way to ask questions, because it is very confronting."

Fine - "I have had complaints"  Really.  So I ask "About my work, or the deliverables?"

"No".  "Just about the way you ask questions."

So......

(In my brain at this point I am thinking WTF!!!!!  If I was a man, would you be speaking to me like that?)

"Try to be nicer."

Awesome.

(And I am still wondering what the HECS/HELP debt is for)

That was TOTALLY some sexism right?