Misty
Coworker answered the phone and I heard him say “let me get My Office Girl” (meaning me). I responded; “My title is Environmental Protection Admin. Unless you would like ME to start calling YOU “My Dozer Boy” (He’s a heavy equipment operator). He blushed and walked away. Let’s break down his title for me: “My” – illustrates he believes I have been assigned to him to use me as he sees fit. “Office” – ignores my multitude of other critical environmental duties. “Girl” – illustrates he sees me as a child needing guidance which he is quick to provide. No it’s not a slip he made. It is a sneak peak inside his mind and shows he believes me to be HIS to BELITTLE and GUIDE while I am in his presence. No it’s not micro-managing. It’s sexism.