A 29-year-old industrial mechanic at a bread factory took to Reddit to share her troubling experience of alleged gender discrimination. In her post, she revealed that her immediate boss warned her about the possibility of losing her job because one of the company’s co-owners “doesn’t like females” in traditionally male-dominated roles.
The woman, who is currently on probation, stated that despite having no complaints about her performance, her probation period was extended. This decision, according to her boss, stemmed from the co-owner’s preference for men in thatposition. She described the co-owner as an old-fashioned individual who has been against her presence since she joined the factory.
Concerned about her future, she sought advice from the Reddit community.
A daunting job market and her probationary status made her apprehensive about finding new employment if she were to be terminated. Many Reddit users encouraged her to document her experience and address the matter formally.
Following their advice, she emailed her boss to raise the issue and later shared an update. According to her, the supervisor responded and promised to arrange a meeting with the HR to discuss the matter further.
Redditors reacted strongly to her story, offering suggestions and expressing their outrage. Some advised her to secure written evidence of the discriminatory reasoning. Others recommended documenting conversations and keeping a detailed record of events, including dates and times.
Another commenter suggested that she confirm her boss’s statement in writing by emailing him about their discussion, potentially putting the company in a difficult position. Others urged her to check with her union about her rights, noting that unions typically should not accept dues unless they can fully represent her.
The story continues to spark discussion about workplace discrimination, the importance of documentation, and the role of unions in protecting workers during probationary periods. For now, the woman awaits the outcome of her meeting with the HR as the debate unfolds online.
