HE WORKS, SHE WORKS
BUT WHAT DIFFERENT IMPRESSIONS THEY MAKE
Have you ever found yourself up against the old double standard at work?
Then you know how annoying it. can be and how alone you can feel. Supervisors
and co-workers still judge us by old stereotypes that say women are emotional,
disorganized and inefficient. Here are some of the most glaring examples
of the typical office double standard.
The family picture is on HIS desk: The family picture is on HER desk:
He's a solid, responsible family man: Her family will come before her career
HIS desk is cluttered: HER desk is cluttered:
He's obviously a hard worker and a busy man: She's obviously a disorganized scatter-brain
HE'S talking with co workers: SHE'S talking with co workers:
He must be discussing the latest deal: She must be gossiping
HE'S not at his desk: SHE'S not at her desk:
He's meeting customers: She must be out shopping
HE'S having lunch with the boss: SHE'S having lunch with the boss:
He's on his way up: They must be having an affair
The boss criticized HIM: The boss criticized HER:
He'll improve his performance: She'll be very upset
HE got an unfair deal: SHE got an unfair deal:
Did he get angry?: Did she cry?
HE'S getting married: SHE'S getting married:
He'll be more settled: She'll get pregnant and leave
HE'S having a baby: SHE'S having a baby:
He'll need a raise: She'll be costing the company money in maternity benefits
HE'S going on a business trip: SHE'S going on a business trip:
It's good for his career: What does her husband say?
HE'S leaving for a better job: SHE'S leaving for a better job:
He recognizes a good opportunity:Women are undependable.
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