Steps To Do When Experiencing Work Discimination
I rather vividly recall the sensations I felt when I got my first accounting job. I was so excited because I was actually going to be doing what I loved. My first day at work was fine for about five minutes, and then all of the men started evading me. The women in the office did the exact opposite and attacked me, asking if they might help me with anything. I couldn't do anything about it as my boss was one of these women. It didn't get any better over time either. I only remained at that job for roughly a year and a half as it was so uncomfortable.
I acquired another job, and for a time, it seemed that it was going to work out. The men acknowledged me to a greater degree, but several women harassed me continually. I asked my boss for help on several occasions, but he insisted that there was little he could do. I detailed how the quasi stalking made me feel icky and out of place. This time, I managed to remain at this position for three years before I couldnt take it anymore and left.
I sent rsums and applications to some of the other accounting firms in the region, but with no luck. Although there may have been other reasons why I wasn't hired, I suspect that rumors had spread regarding me. In one case, a hiring manager flat out told me that my attractive looks would cause problems.
I wound up relocating myself and making my way to a major urban area where I was able to get a job that didn't permit people to stalk me. I made a ton of friends and discovered that the work was incredibly rewarding. I would go out to dine on occasion with my co-workers and during one such event, the topic of why I had moved came up and I told the entire story. They were aghast at the way I had been treated and they all said that I should investigate hiring a lawyer and suing my former bosses. I was guided to call several employment lawyers in order to understand more about my options.
I seriously evaluated taking action, but didn't want to get entaingled in a legal mess. I know my looks really make me pop out in a crowd so these companies will likely never have a similar situation again. It should make everyone's life simpler if I just let it go. I enjoy the work I am doing now, and I wouldn't quit for anything. That's truly all I need in life.