Congratulations Ladies: RTBKPL

[Anonymous]

There's discrimination in this company, not only against women but also again anyone that don't belong (or didn't belong) to the "white boys" club. So for all of those complaining about women getting their checks....shut the f..k up!
To all the ladies...congrats!

 

[Anonymous]

I had been with this company for many years when this lawsuit began. My sentiment was these women spearheading this lawsuit were a bunch of lazy opportunists. I had always worked hard and I felt as though I was fairly rewarded and compensated. I won a bunch of national awards and all my managers loved me. I never felt discriminated against....until I got a manager from HELL. He was a true misogynist and started an HR file on me for NO reason. My field contact reports were pure fiction...I can go on and on. It was a dreadful experience that a dedicated, top-performing employee did not deserve. To the ladies that spearheaded the suit, my apologies for assuming you were lazy reps looking for an easy paycheck. Nobody can understand unless they've had this experience themselves. Myself included. I would have greatly preferred not having had this experience and would have gladly passed on any money/damages if given a choice. I am not a litigious sort but I am DISGUSTED by the way I was treated by this organization and I'm glad that they have to write me a check for the heartache they caused.

The problem with this lawsuit and your description above is they are both based on the attitude that "Since I don't like what is happening, it must be discrimination.". I am sorry you got the manager from hell, but so did almost everyone else at some point in their career. This is not an example of discrimination, this is the reason they call it work.

A lot of people did not get promoted when they were "sure" that they were the best candidate. This is not an example discrimination, this is your opinion not matching the hiring person's opinion. I am sure the person who did get the job is sure they were the best candidate, and the others who did not are sure they were also the best candidates.

The results of this lawsuit are additional power to HR, an increase is all of the bs bureaucracy that makes us all mental, and a lot of animosity between employees. None of these results are positive. The people who collected will be happy in the short run, but we will all be more miserable in the long run.

 

[Anonymous]

I went through mgmt training around the same time as 2 male counterparts. I was told the only way to advance was to move to wherever the job was. I passed on numerous chances at DM because my husband's job was immoveable and lost out on the advancement chance. Meanwhile, both male candidates 'miraculously' were given plumb jobs in our area. When I asked why they got those and I wasn't?......they had families and it's much more difficult for them to uproot.

 

[Anonymous]

I went through mgmt training around the same time as 2 male counterparts. I was told the only way to advance was to move to wherever the job was. I passed on numerous chances at DM because my husband's job was immoveable and lost out on the advancement chance. Meanwhile, both male candidates 'miraculously' were given plumb jobs in our area. When I asked why they got those and I wasn't?......they had families and it's much more difficult for them to uproot.

As a woman in my 50s who has been in the high ranks, I'll tell you exactly why. Women don't play the game well. Always, always, say you are willing to move wherevet the job is. You interview and decide it isn't right for you, that you need more training, whatever, until the one opens near you. Men know this and mentored me. It works. Women cannot seem to get past thinking their boss and employer are their friends and that they need to be completely honest with them. You don't. It is a business. After all, you would consider moving if.... your husband lost his job, you had no choice, hell froze over. So, saying you would consider moving anywhere is 'true' and this is how men look at those questions. Learn the game. There was some REAL discrimination but what you're talking about is not, it is just you need to learn how to work within the boys club rules.

 

[Anonymous]

More to the post above, when you say you aren't willing to move due to kids, husband's job, whatever, companies hear that as you aren't fully committed. While this is seldom the case, you have to present yourself from thier viewpoint of the world.

 

[Anonymous]

But that's what I'm saying....the men say it's inconvenient to move their family and they get an area poaition. I say my husband can't move and I get dropped. I was a solid candidate - MBA from a top school (NVS paid for), consistent top performer, drank the koolaid without gagging....I like where I'm at now, but still look back and wonder, what if?