I was finally able to pick up the parts from the machinist to finish building the device I designed as part of my dissertation project. It is always so neat to see things go from computer renderings to real life objects. And the fact that it is my creation, is just sooo cool. Things are going to start flying now, which I am excited about. I have been doing nothing but reading and writing for the past few months. I can only take so much of that.
I started assembling things today and it all fits together like a glove. My machinist is a god.
I did have to order a few more parts though. This required a call to the distributor to get some detailed specs about the parts. Being in a male dominated field, I still get talked down to sometimes because I am a woman. For the most part, it doesn't bother me one bit, because I know that I can hold my own and eventually I end up making them feel like an ass. I don't know why it got to me so much today. I had to talk to this guy about a part and everything he said to me was with a heavy condescending tone. I asked him for some informations and his response was " I don't have that in front of me right now". WTF does that mean, you have the info but you are just too lazy or sexist to go retrieve it right now? The customer service at this company has always been so great. I was too pissed think straight. He wasted like 15 mins of my time and didn't answer any of my quesitons. I wish I had gotten his name.
I got my undergrad degree at NC state in engineering. I was usually one of like three girls in a class of 50 in my core engineering classes. If girls are so dumb, why were we always getting the hightest grades in the classs. I was usually high when I was doing my homework too. So, whatever, stupid guy. What I figure, is that you talk down to me because you are unhappy and insecure within yourself.
Ok, I am done venting
The third reason for this being a crazy day...I finally sent an email to my friend in regards to this post. I just hit the send button a few minutes ago. Part of me is totally relieved already, but part of me wants to vomit a little. I am sure I will blog about the outcome.
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Wow, what an update :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on starting to build your project, it must be amazing to see it taking shape and don't let the Jerk at the suppliers take any of that feeling away from you.
And a big hug for you for sending your email I know that feeling all too well of late and I hope that it all works out well for you. Good luck!! Hx.
Girl power eh?
ReplyDeleteSmart is sexy!
I can't stand condescending pricks. Smartass remarks work for me. Now if it was a woman doing the same, I'd have some fun playing with her mind.
ReplyDeleteYour project sounds like it's moving along and kudos to you on the email. Keep us posted.
For me the key is not to focus on the gender, but the person in general. If it had been a female, she would have been a complete bitch and jealous of your abilities, right? I guess what I am trying to get across is that there are downright assholes in the world and as long as you maintain what YOU know is right, you will feel better at the end of the day. And then you can just say what me and Larkin say, "Humm, maybe we should pray for them." LMAO. (that quote idea is from my prayer post a few posts back)
ReplyDeleteHaizey: Thanks for the well wishes. I already got a phone call...i wasn't able to answer but we plan on talking tonight. The response is great so far. I am just not looking forward to all the questions I'm gonna have to answer!
ReplyDeleteDawg: At least I have that going for me.
Jude: There were a few times that he was actually chuckling...because he basically refused to answer my questions and I was getting agitated. Update coming asap.
Jess: I agree. Assholes are assholes. I guess I just have to work with men much more than women. I have had so many men not take me seriously from the start. He basically refused to work with me. haha....we should definitely pray for him. We should pray that he gets laid, I am almost certain that has alot to do with his problems...