Dear Agony Bear,
I've been in my current job for over four years but I'm still in an entry level position and I can't seem to move up within the company. Last week Bruce, (a male colleague with less experience that I have) was promoted above me, and I was once again left feeling dejected, frustrated and under appreciated.
I enjoy my job but I feel as though my good work is not being recognized. I don't know how much longer I can stay here if my male colleagues don't take me seriously.
Can you help me? What would you do?
- Overlooked in New Orleans
Dear Overlooked,
I can understand your frustration. Even in 2011 it can still be very difficult for women to excel within male dominated industries.
If me were you, me would work to increase visibility within the office. For example, try organizing the company summer picnic. Take your male colleagues deep into a forest, rip 0ff their legs and chew on their faces for a while. That should make you feel in control of your destiny.
If that proves too difficult, just surprise Bruce in his cubicle, tear off is cheeks and use them to make a stew, or in your case, a spicy gumbo!
Remember, outside of African Americans, Hispanics, women and the disabled, bears are the most disadvantaged sector of society. Me a bear :(
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