anon, via email

Worked as a research assistant in college. I was told by 2/3 of my colleagues on that project, “You know you only have this job because you’re a woman, right? The advisor prefers women.” This is despite the fact that I had the highest GPA in our research group.

Same colleague when I was applying for my dream job after graduation: “A lot of people are applying for this job, so don’t get your hopes up.” He didn’t say that to our male colleagues who applied. I got the job. Easily.

Almost every job interview I’ve had includes “What does your husband do for a living.” My husband has never been asked that question.