I was so angry. I didn’t even stop to think, just stormed into my boss’s office, demanding to know if my assessment of my value to the firm was flawed, or if they were discriminating against me because I was a woman, young, and single. “Let me get back to you” and 15 minutes later a huge raise. Hmmmmm. I guess I’m still angry about it. I’d had three promotions in five years, and produced more than anyone else at my level. Sigh. At 25, I was the highest ranking woman in the firm. So no role models, although I absolutely had wonderful mentors. And I loved my job and my coworkers. It was the best job I ever had.
Thank you, Ashley. This is one of the (huge) reasons why I love Hilary Clinton. At a decade and a half older than I am, it was much worse for her. And look what she achieved!
Dr. Fiona Hill experienced the same thing. It's appalling.
I was so angry. I didn’t even stop to think, just stormed into my boss’s office, demanding to know if my assessment of my value to the firm was flawed, or if they were discriminating against me because I was a woman, young, and single. “Let me get back to you” and 15 minutes later a huge raise. Hmmmmm. I guess I’m still angry about it. I’d had three promotions in five years, and produced more than anyone else at my level. Sigh. At 25, I was the highest ranking woman in the firm. So no role models, although I absolutely had wonderful mentors. And I loved my job and my coworkers. It was the best job I ever had.
Kathy, Martha, Maia, Cathy, Sharon, and Spooky:
A world of thanks to you strong women who have ceaselessly fought the good fight for and with us 💙💙💙💙💙💙!
Thank you, Ashley. This is one of the (huge) reasons why I love Hilary Clinton. At a decade and a half older than I am, it was much worse for her. And look what she achieved!