Sometimes, if they have a bit ofself-awareness, they get the hint and leave.
But its the ones who dont that make for the most annoying stories.
A woman on TikTok shared the irritating moment when a guy kept pestering her with oddquestionsat work.
But this one guy in there, hes, he was talking to me one day.
He learned, so I work in a lab by myself.
And I was like, No.
And I was like, No and hes like then how did you go to college?
I was like, scholarships, and I have student debt.
I was like, okay, well, I dont have it.
So end of discussion, right?
Get out of my lab.
Obviously, its not true.
I just wanted to end the conversation and I wanted him to get out of the lab.
Oh my god, shut up!
As Martha shared in her video, she was the only ladyworkingin her lab.
There was only one other woman who worked there part-time.
The woman tried to fob him off and end the discussion, but he kept talking.
So she lied to him by saying she never wanted to have kids.
Later on, when she did getpregnant,she revealed the news to her team.
Many commenters also shared that they had similar experiences while working in technical fields.
Another challenge that women in STEM face is the lack of adequate parental leave policies.
However, this preference can lead to an underestimation of female healthcare providers.
Dharti shared some advice for women entering STEM: Believe in yourself and your abilities.
STEM fields benefit from diverse perspectives, and your unique experiences and insights are valuable.
Seek out mentors and supportive communities to help you navigate challenges and celebrate your successes.
And most importantly, dont be afraid to speak up and advocate for yourself and other women in STEM.
People were understandably outraged over the annoying experience that the poster had to go through.
What do you think of the way Martha handled the situation with the guy at work?
What would you have done if you were in her place?
