Scared to stand up

Anonymous

September 24,2019 at 2:56PM UTC

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I really like the idea of this group. I was at a company where the leadership was all male & they couldn’t even see how they were stopping women from professional growth. I started seeing and hearing some really sexist things like women weren’t wanted in certain activities & men were taking credit for accomplishments of female colleagues. I started speaking up about my work & slowly but surely my role began becoming more administrative than strategic. Other women were too scared to stand up. It was such an awful feeling.

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AnonymousSeptember 30,2019 at 8:26PM UTC
I hear you. Me too.
Janie ZinnOctober 2,2019 at 5:25PM UTC
I’m sorry you both have experienced this! I so get it, that’s why I created this group. I’ve been there. Where are you at with all of this now? How are you feeling about yourself & your job at this point?
Janie ZinnNovember 4,2019 at 6:54PM UTC
I haven’t been in this exact situation, but really close. I chose not to sign my severance & got an attorney. How are you doing these days? What fears are you facing with a new job? What hopes do you have?
Janie ZinnNovember 4,2019 at 7:27PM UTC
Great perspective!! Just remember, you can never guarantee the outcome of any job or workplace. You can however, be the best you & follow your heart when needed. I’m so proud of you for taking a stand in your former job. I feel you, being fired, is awful, but you were brave & stood up for what is right. You have great courage!