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Anyone working in anofficeknows that having kind, empathetic, and respectful coworkers is a godsend.
One anonymous nursing mom turned to the AITA online communityfor advice.
However, some of her coworkers were less than happy about this.
Read on for the full story.
Youll find the insights she shared with us as you read on.
And even better, do that before they go on leave, she told Bored Panda in an email.
Fowler gave an example from when she was pregnant with her first child.
She opened up to us that at the time, she was nervous to disclose the fact at work.
However, the leadership was incredibly supportive and empowering.
This was wonderful news and I didnt have to worry about the plans for it.
It was a small act that meant a lot, she said.
It wasnt something Id thought to even check in about!
I hadnt been a mom before!
I immediately checked in with leadership, and they set one up.
She told Bored Panda that taking action on an issue with colleagues is very personal.
For some people, they may feel comfortable drawing a firm boundary after communicating their pumping or work schedule.
For example, posting a sign and locking the door to their office/pumping space, she said.
Each of us using it would post a sign and block the door with a moveable chair.
For others, it may not feel comfortable to take such a stance.
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In fact, a fifth left their jobs after these discriminatory experiences.
For instance, lets say that another employee keeps cutting you off during a meeting.
You could ask them to let you finish before you give the floor back to them.
Some interrupters can have a large ego and be very prideful.
In that case, confronting them directly could be perceived as rude or even hostile by some.
In that case, you could use that to your advantage.
So if someone interrupts [insert name here], could you help her get the floor back?
Nobody is forcing you to respond.
Case in point, someone who ignores simpledo-not-disturb signsprobably doesnt respect their colleagues very much.
Sure, there are deadlines to meet.
And workplace emergencies do happen.
But oftentimes, genuine emergencies are rare.
There is nothing embarrassing or taboo about pumping breastmilk or nursing a child.
These are completely natural things to do after you have a child and go back to work.
Heres their take on the entire workplace drama
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