freebird Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hi all! I work in a higher level position and all my colleagues are men. There are 6 men and I'm the only woman. We have 3 secretaries, but they are all wayyy in the front office and we all work in the back. I sometimes miss the friendship I had with other women when I worked with them because of the things women talk about versus men. I like all the guys I work with, I just don't feel like I have anything to say to them. We joke around sometimes and make small talk, but no real friendship. It's not a bad situation at all, but I miss having a female co-worker around!! The secertaries in the front are much older and I have nothing in common with them and it's weird talking to them sometimes because they sort of treat you like you are their boss and they are the secretaries - it's just a little uncomfortable. What would you all do? Is anybody here in a similar situation like me? Then again, there is the flip side - if I don't get personally involved with coworkers and befriend them, it's easier to stay out of the main stream gossip and ego trips! I'm sort of the loner in the office and while it's peaceful, it's also lonely! I can't complain, it's a pretty well-paying position, very political with a lot of "power" attached to it one might say - but it sure is an old boys club!! I'm not whining here - just wondering how you all deal with something like this! Also for any men out there - if there was only one woman in the work place - how do you feel about her- do you make attempt to be nicer or more helpful knowing shes sort of the odd man out? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Woggle Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Try to make some friendships with the men in your place. Men can be good friends and fun to hang around with. It is good to have friendships from both genders. Link to post Share on other sites
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