Over the weekend, my department secretary enlisted my help to move the closed files again (which involved moving the files from the active area of the compactus to the 'close area' - all in the bid to buy time to microfilm cuz the old folks don't like to view microfilm when searching for info - I just recovered from the sensitive lungs and by right, I ought not to be in contact with the allergens.. AND it's NOT that there aren't able-bodied males in my department on duty. Not one by TWO (which represents 100% of the male population in my department). Mind u the paper files were thick and dusty (and both the secretary and i were super sensitive to dust.. and the secretary is close to 50 years in age? while the able-bodied males.. one in early 30s (the AM) and one in early 40s (the SM)..
Did they offered help? NO. Not one finger was lifted. They can even joked with us that oh, it's 1230 le, not leaving yet? - With still rows of files blocking the aisle - can you leave the office halfway? ANd please, out of the 3 hours in the office.. 15-20 min spent eating brekkie (they came in at late.. ard 915-930).. perhaps, chatting and doing some (minimal work) i.e. not of urgency.. cuz the AM (by physic is Not frail) actually asked.. "what are you all doing? Building pyramid?"
I was peeved... hey, if you aren't offering your physical strength, don't ask the obvious questions.. I replied "No la, we are just playing with dust!!" His senseless reply was "No wonder i see particles flying around!" the secretary and i rolled eyes..
Hello.. men are deemed to be physically stronger than women right? How gentlemanly you guys appear to others when the ladies were like shifting files while you are chatting away, eating breakfast and occasionally working... *btw, I think both are technically speaking believers.. doh* I guess its their status - cuz to them, those lower in the hierarchy oughta do the dirty job! Hello - my JD does not entails manual tasks too.. and please, everyone in the department use the files .. should u just offer your help too? Even the SM from accounts came and ask why don't you get the two guys to help? *(cuz in their department, everyone will chip in to help in these tasks.. - irrespective of title)
Nah, they are probably just males.. Not men.. merely males by birth (and stated on their identity card on the item "sex") Ego & pride - HUGE.
They may have the position and title, but not character. Huge turn-off!
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