13 Things Women in a Male Dominated Field are Tired of Hearing

Honey, are you sure you're qualified to write this post...

1. “Could You Find Me Someone Who Knows What They’re Talking About?”

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As surprising as it may be, the woman standing before you trained and experienced at her job might actually be the person who knows what they’re talking about. I know, shocker.

2. “Well Aren’t You Cute”

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Well aren’t you a condescending asshole. Unless you’re a 90 year old grandmother no woman wants to hear this in the workplace. And while I’m well aware that freaking adorable, it has nothing to do with my qualifications for this job.

3. “So You Must Be Like the Work Mom Then”

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While I have nothing against moms (they’re honestly the best) I fail to see why being a woman automatically reduces my role at work to taking care of all the men (as if they need to be taken care of).

4. “Aren’t There Any Men Who Could Help Me?”

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Because for some reason gender determines my competence to do the job correctly. My favorite is when a man comes to “help” and has to refer back to me on the best method to get the job done.

5. “Are You Sure? Are You Really Sure?”

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Unfortunately, most women are no stranger to being talked down to in this manner. Whether it's a condescending tone or some variation of ‘mansplaining’, your doubt in my abilities and knowledge based on my gender does not go unnoticed.

6. “What Does Your Boyfriend Think About You Working Here?”

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My boyfriend and my relationship is really none of your business, however, since he’s not a misogynistic pig (I know that’s redundant), he finds my intelligence pretty cool and my independence to not care what he thinks of my job pretty bad-ass.

7. “Wow! You Actually Know What You’re Talking About”

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Always the tone of surprise.

8. “I’m Guessing You Don’t Really Know About This Kind of Thing Huh”

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Being constantly overlooked based on your gender can be tiring but it does save time on paperwork in the long run.

9. “Smile!”

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Contrary to popular belief, having a peppy disposition is not in my job description.

10. “How’re You Going to Balance Work and a Family?”

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This one really gets to me, because you would never hear this question asked to a man. For some reason, the pressure of raising children and keeping a beautiful home rests solely on women. While I reject the notion that women need to have a home, husband, 2.5 kids and a white picket fence to be fulfilled in life, I’ll also point out that working women have been balancing work and home life wonderfully for generations.

11. “You’re Too Bossy”

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A sad fact of life in the business world for most women: men are assertive and show leadership ability when they take charge, women are viewed as bossy and bitchy. Power through ladies, own your power.

12. “You Look Tired”

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You sweet talker...While I appreciate the constant unwanted and unnecessary comments about how I look my appearance is really none of your business.

13. “Sweetie...”

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I am not your sweetie, honey, baby or all of the above. I am a strong independent woman and if you want the job done right you’ll show me some respect.