tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462652.post116225614402691140..comments2023-10-19T06:11:54.243-04:00Comments on Conservative Beach Girl: Webb synonymous with misogyny?Beach Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05210025685265415598noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462652.post-1162319320183050352006-10-31T13:28:00.000-05:002006-10-31T13:28:00.000-05:00Yes, I have seen the disgusting ploys and both men...Yes, I have seen the disgusting ploys and both men and women have been promoted based upon sexism rather than merit. I don't object to women being in combat because I don't think they will serve well. I know women are brave. My reasons are not especially easy to define. I just don't believe women should be in combat. Unfortunately, they have limited chance of promotions unless they fight along side men. My reasons are not related to skill or ability.<BR/><BR/>Steve, on the vampira in the office. How about if no men "go up against her" for jobs? They will be asked why they haven't applied. They can just nod their head in response and say, "Didn't want to waste the time filling out paperwork/application when there is no opportunity of promotion. You know susy-Q has a lock on promotions and besides I have work to do..." You know, something like that. If NO men apply, Human Resources folks eventually get the idea and questions start to be asked. AND her victory is hollow.<BR/><BR/>As you know, we get respect from employees because they choose to give that respect to us. They can be polite to us, they can do what we ask, but they control whether they respect us or not. I have seen people such as that woman (men and women actually) leave positions within a company over time because they have no respect from employees or colleagues. Americans are creative. They can appear very busy and productive with little actually getting done. It's called "appearance-based working". And they can drive a supervisor nuts asking for clarification.<BR/><BR/>People like the woman you describe take it in the back based on reports. It is all subtle, she gets promoted and is moved out to an even less important position. I agree her dress and probably heavy perfume are forms of sexual harrassment. She will eventually reach her "glass ceiling". Let's hope it is soon.<BR/><BR/>In situations as you describe, I have found for my own survival I must focus on the job I have been hired to do. If I do that and go home at night knowing I have done an honest day's work, I just keep away from the dragon women and let them strut and posture. At the end of the day, everyone (including the management) knows who is doing the job. And, if she's a token white, woman, black, or whatever, the joke's on her. Shun her, it'll drive her nuts. Shunning her politely is even more powerful in its insult and disapproval of her. <BR/><BR/>As a Southern Lady with a bit of a good background, I'm sure vampira and I would be ever such "great" friends but God help her if we were in a major level organizational meeting together. Been there, done that, and it ain't always a pretty sight but it is fun and with women like vampira surprisingly easy. Turn a really competent woman against her and watch the fun.<BR/><BR/>As boys, men learn tag football. As girls, Southern women learn the art of manners and machettes. Sounds duplicitice I know, but Rhett, what's a little Southern girl to do?<BR/><BR/>Ifyou like, let me know where breakfast is and I'll let you know if I'm in the area. I won't post the info.Beach Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05210025685265415598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462652.post-1162313237204286582006-10-31T11:47:00.000-05:002006-10-31T11:47:00.000-05:00Bow, bow, curtain pulls back. Thank you! What a ...Bow, bow, curtain pulls back. Thank you! What a great comment.Beach Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05210025685265415598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30462652.post-1162260265305854432006-10-30T21:04:00.000-05:002006-10-30T21:04:00.000-05:00Thunderous Applause!Thunderous Applause!Carl Kilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17091768015799533072noreply@blogger.com