S3 E11 "People treat me like a child just because I'm femme. How do I command the respect I deserve?"

Bitches Get Riches

English - December 23, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
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Previous Episode: S3 E10 "I want to break into a new field. How do I make employers see past my lack of direct experience?"

Next Episode: S3 E12 "I'm done with evil bosses and toxic workplaces. Can I stand up without being hammered down?"

TODAY'S QUESTION:
How do I get people to take me seriously? I (24f) have a bubbly personality. I’m kind, I do well with children and babies, and I like to have fun. I throw themed parties for special occasions. I like to bake, I like to go dancing with my friends, and I dress in a very feminine way. I don’t want to sacrifice those parts of my personality because they make me who I am, but I have a hard time getting people to listen to me and respect my opinions. I’m about to graduate from law school and I’ve done some things that I am proud of! Like drafting COVID relief legislation, winning a case against a predatory lender as a student attorney, and implementing a federal grant for disabled workers. People still don’t think of me as a serious person, or as someone worthy of their trust, time, or attention. My own dad wouldn’t take my legal advice, and instead chose to pay $19.99 for an online consult with a sketchy website (which just confirmed what I already told him). There are examples of this from all parts of my life: my roommates don’t seem to respect my boundaries when I ask, guys don’t tend to see me as someone to settle down with, my mom constantly asks me if I’m “sure” about my life decisions. What am I missing? Is there something I’m doing wrong? How can I get people to respect me?

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