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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 708174" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>I think you are objectifying both your supervisor AND yourself in terms of physical characteristics being more important than job performance and attitude.</p><p></p><p>It's not only unfair to you and your supervisor (and all other women), it's also possibly unfair to the big boss, as certainly not all men think that way.</p><p></p><p>I think your best bet is to come in, do your job, keep your head down, and go home at the end of the day. These people aren't your friends.</p><p></p><p>My experience has been that discussing this sort of thing with supervisors is always a mistake. If there's an issue with coworkers, take it to human resources. Let THEM speak to your supervisor if necessary. </p><p></p><p>I've worked in difficult environments for my entire career, and NEVER in one that was "comfy". I'm not good looking, outgoing (downright socially awkward, in fact), or any of those things. What I was, was damned good at my job and a quick learner.</p><p></p><p>That's what you have to be. Good at your job and try to learn as much as you can. I battled, and still battle mental illness. Quite profound mental illness that is managed with medications that affect my intellectual and cognitive abilities. </p><p></p><p>Quit worrying about looks and who likes whom. Be clean and neat and well-kempt. Dress modestly and for your age. That and presenting a good attitude and maturity while doing the best job you can is all you can do. Let the small sh#t roll off.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 708174, member: 1963"] I think you are objectifying both your supervisor AND yourself in terms of physical characteristics being more important than job performance and attitude. It's not only unfair to you and your supervisor (and all other women), it's also possibly unfair to the big boss, as certainly not all men think that way. I think your best bet is to come in, do your job, keep your head down, and go home at the end of the day. These people aren't your friends. My experience has been that discussing this sort of thing with supervisors is always a mistake. If there's an issue with coworkers, take it to human resources. Let THEM speak to your supervisor if necessary. I've worked in difficult environments for my entire career, and NEVER in one that was "comfy". I'm not good looking, outgoing (downright socially awkward, in fact), or any of those things. What I was, was damned good at my job and a quick learner. That's what you have to be. Good at your job and try to learn as much as you can. I battled, and still battle mental illness. Quite profound mental illness that is managed with medications that affect my intellectual and cognitive abilities. Quit worrying about looks and who likes whom. Be clean and neat and well-kempt. Dress modestly and for your age. That and presenting a good attitude and maturity while doing the best job you can is all you can do. Let the small sh#t roll off. [/QUOTE]
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