About one year ago, I was a victim of discrimination at work. I was discriminated based on my age; I was 18 years old. It was my first day of work. I had left my retail job and was hired at a dental clinic. I was extremely excited to begin my training, yet so nervous to meet my new staff. I wanted to feel welcomed, so I was also a little nervous. I wanted to make a great first impression since I was starting with no experience.
As I walked into the office, I received friendly smiles, however, I could feel them staring at me as if they were trying to figure me out. I sat down with the receptionist at the front desk. We began my training. It took a couple hours to get used to the basic steps and their system, but I was learning very much. After a while she hesitantly asked, “How old are you?”. I smiled and said, “I’m 18.” She then responded and said, “Oh…no wonder.” I took that very offensive. I asked her, “What was that supposed to mean?” …show more content…
You’re a little girl.” I was appalled at what she said. I tried to understand her logic at that very moment, but her remark did not make sense to me. I turned my head to her and said, “Honey, let me remind you that this is my FIRST day of training, I’m writing notes and taking in all of this information. I’m confident in my next three days of training. I can see that you are a very impatient person, but I feel like I am doing well. I will make mistakes later and in the future, but not because I am a “little girl”, but because I am
As I walked into the office, I received friendly smiles, however, I could feel them staring at me as if they were trying to figure me out. I sat down with the receptionist at the front desk. We began my training. It took a couple hours to get used to the basic steps and their system, but I was learning very much. After a while she hesitantly asked, “How old are you?”. I smiled and said, “I’m 18.” She then responded and said, “Oh…no wonder.” I took that very offensive. I asked her, “What was that supposed to mean?” …show more content…
You’re a little girl.” I was appalled at what she said. I tried to understand her logic at that very moment, but her remark did not make sense to me. I turned my head to her and said, “Honey, let me remind you that this is my FIRST day of training, I’m writing notes and taking in all of this information. I’m confident in my next three days of training. I can see that you are a very impatient person, but I feel like I am doing well. I will make mistakes later and in the future, but not because I am a “little girl”, but because I am