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Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

RE: Women Seeking Time Off Work for Menstrual Cycles

Ohfour · Hooker

flan327 wrote:
How does anyone "know" you are on your period?

flan

Well, I am known for putting up with very little bullschitt. During that time, I put up with NO bullschitt. I would rip you a new one in a heartbeat...

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
How does anyone "know" you are on your period?

flan
It can be very, very obvious. When normally calm people get tense and irritable, it's usually really noticeable, especially over time.

But not everyone's behavior changes. I guess I assumed that most professional women acted...professionally, no matter what time of the month it was.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
How does anyone "know" you are on your period?

flan
It can be very, very obvious. When normally calm people get tense and irritable, it's usually really noticeable, especially over time.
But not everyone's behavior changes. I guess I assumed that most professional women acted...professionally, no matter what time of the month it was.
flan

LOL. Because you never get irritable? I call bull****.

And- oh yeah - many women CAN'T HELP IT. It's a hormonal imbalance.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

My coworkers know when I need food, lol!

apple · Guru

Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

apple wrote:
Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....

So, you are missing a big subtext here.

Women apparently can't control their hormones when it comes to their sex drives, but they are required and expected to completely control their hormones when it comes to the physical ailments that come with PMS.

That's moronic.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
How does anyone "know" you are on your period?

flan
It can be very, very obvious. When normally calm people get tense and irritable, it's usually really noticeable, especially over time.
But not everyone's behavior changes. I guess I assumed that most professional women acted...professionally, no matter what time of the month it was.
flan
LOL. Because you never get irritable? I call bull****.

And- oh yeah - many women CAN'T HELP IT. It's a hormonal imbalance.

This board is NOT my job.

Hell, it's been maybe 10 years since I've had a period...

And there are things you can do to correct that imbalance.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
How does anyone "know" you are on your period?

flan
It can be very, very obvious. When normally calm people get tense and irritable, it's usually really noticeable, especially over time.
But not everyone's behavior changes. I guess I assumed that most professional women acted...professionally, no matter what time of the month it was.
flan
LOL. Because you never get irritable? I call bull****.

And- oh yeah - many women CAN'T HELP IT. It's a hormonal imbalance.
This board is NOT my job.
Hell, it's been maybe 10 years since I've had a period...
And there are things you can do to correct that imbalance.
flan

Yes, and I do them. There are also ways to prevent pregnancy, but you defend that failure ad nauseum. If women can't be expected to exercise basic birth control b/c of whatever reasons they have for that, why the hell should they have to take hormones and drugs to control their emotions.

I love that little double standard.

And let's not forget the mental illnesses that can be controlled with medications, but they get your sympathy b/c of possible side effects.

Hormonal imbalances are a physical medical malady - not an emotional one.

YOU are the one giving women a bad rap.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

apple wrote:
Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....

Who wants people with mental illnesses constantly failing to take their medication and being excused for it?

It's a PHYSICAL MEDICAL issue - not an emotional one. Good grief.

Ohfour · Hooker

apple wrote:
Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....

I can control my emotions, I choose not to. Take it or leave it.

apple · Guru

Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....
I can control my emotions, I choose not to. Take it or leave it.

I will definitely leave it.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

If your definition of feminism is that women have to ignore the physical realities of being a women, that's crap.

Ohfour · Hooker

apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....
I can control my emotions, I choose not to. Take it or leave it.
I will definitely leave it.

No skin off my nose.

Ohfour · Hooker

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
How does anyone "know" you are on your period?

flan
It can be very, very obvious. When normally calm people get tense and irritable, it's usually really noticeable, especially over time.
But not everyone's behavior changes. I guess I assumed that most professional women acted...professionally, no matter what time of the month it was.
flan
LOL. Because you never get irritable? I call bull****.

And- oh yeah - many women CAN'T HELP IT. It's a hormonal imbalance.
This board is NOT my job.
Hell, it's been maybe 10 years since I've had a period...
And there are things you can do to correct that imbalance.
flan
Yes, and I do them. There are also ways to prevent pregnancy, but you defend that failure ad nauseum. If women can't be expected to exercise basic birth control b/c of whatever reasons they have for that, why the hell should they have to take hormones and drugs to control their emotions.
I love that little double standard.
And let's not forget the mental illnesses that can be controlled with medications, but they get your sympathy b/c of possible side effects.
Hormonal imbalances are a physical medical malady - not an emotional one.
YOU are the one giving women a bad rap.

It's what liberals do best!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....
I can control my emotions, I choose not to. Take it or leave it.
I will definitely leave it.

I can control my emotions, but choose to act like a raging bitch...

Got it.

flan

-- Edited by flan327 on Wednesday 4th of May 2016 05:24:13 PM

-- Edited by flan327 on Wednesday 4th of May 2016 05:29:36 PM

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
apple wrote:
Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....
So, you are missing a big subtext here.

Women apparently can't control their hormones when it comes to their sex drives, but they are required and expected to completely control their hormones when it comes to the physical ailments that come with PMS.

That's moronic.

I don't remember anyone saying that.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
If your definition of feminism is that women have to ignore the physical realities of being a women, that's crap.

Most people know that librarians tend to be overwhelmingly female. If raging hormones are so wide-spread, I don't know why I never encountered examples.

flan

apple · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
If your definition of feminism is that women have to ignore the physical realities of being a women, that's crap.

Personally, I don't feel it is as much about feminism as it is about professionalism.

Some here seem to take great pride in the fact that "everyone knows" when they have their period.

I find that to be in direct conflict with being a professional, in an office environment.

Ohfour · Hooker

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
apple wrote:
Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....
So, you are missing a big subtext here.

Women apparently can't control their hormones when it comes to their sex drives, but they are required and expected to completely control their hormones when it comes to the physical ailments that come with PMS.

That's moronic.
I don't remember anyone saying that.
flan

YOU said that! You said that sex was an urge and to deny that urge is inhuman!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Ohfour wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
apple wrote:
Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....
So, you are missing a big subtext here.

Women apparently can't control their hormones when it comes to their sex drives, but they are required and expected to completely control their hormones when it comes to the physical ailments that come with PMS.

That's moronic.
I don't remember anyone saying that.
flan
YOU said that! You said that sex was an urge and to deny that urge is inhuman!

Do you not understand the difference between deny and control...IF I used those exact words, that is.

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
apple wrote:
Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....
So, you are missing a big subtext here.

Women apparently can't control their hormones when it comes to their sex drives, but they are required and expected to completely control their hormones when it comes to the physical ailments that come with PMS.

That's moronic.
I don't remember anyone saying that.
flan
YOU said that! You said that sex was an urge and to deny that urge is inhuman!
Do you not understand the difference between deny and control...IF I used those exact words, that is.
flan

You said "sex is a natural urge" in contradiction to my post about controlling yourself and not having sex so you don't chance getting pregnant if you don't want a baby.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Yes, sex IS a natural urge. What else would it be?

It's the second part of the "statement" that I question.

flan

Ohfour · Hooker

flan327 wrote:
Yes, sex IS a natural urge. What else would it be?

It's the second part of the "statement" that I question.

flan

Well, since you bolded the first part.....

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Ohfour wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Yes, sex IS a natural urge. What else would it be?

It's the second part of the "statement" that I question.

flan
Well, since you bolded the first part.....

YOUR statement, not LL's. Try to keep up.

flan

Ohfour · Hooker

flan327 wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Yes, sex IS a natural urge. What else would it be?

It's the second part of the "statement" that I question.

flan
Well, since you bolded the first part.....
YOUR statement, not LL's. Try to keep up.
flan

And that would be? Which statement?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

It's like talking to a 3 year old.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

apple wrote:
Right so women cannot control their own emotions???

Nice. I guess we can't really be professionals then can we?

Who wants a lawyer who is having a hormonal imbalance and emotional issues?

You guys are killing me.....

WTF??? I am a professional, have been all my career. Been through heavy periods, pre menopausal, and menopause. And many times one cannot control it. They can, however, control where they are and one learns to recognize the signs and leave the room. Either you have a low hormone level or you are lying.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

apple wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
If your definition of feminism is that women have to ignore the physical realities of being a women, that's crap.
Personally, I don't feel it is as much about feminism as it is about professionalism.
Some here seem to take great pride in the fact that "everyone knows" when they have their period.
I find that to be in direct conflict with being a professional, in an office environment.

So someone comes to work with a broken leg and shouldn't use their cast and crutches? Great double standard.

Ohfour · Hooker

And I dont leave my feminism at the door when i walk into my office. Women have periods. Deal with it.

apple · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
apple wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
If your definition of feminism is that women have to ignore the physical realities of being a women, that's crap.
Personally, I don't feel it is as much about feminism as it is about professionalism.
Some here seem to take great pride in the fact that "everyone knows" when they have their period.
I find that to be in direct conflict with being a professional, in an office environment.

So someone comes to work with a broken leg and shouldn't use their cast and crutches? Great double standard.

So you treat your period as a disability? For 12 weeks a year you go to work disabled? That is a great way to portray women trying to maintain a professional demeanor at work.

If you feel overly emotional yes, by all means go to the washroom and get a grip then get back to work. Seriously.

apple · Guru

Ohfour wrote:
And I dont leave my feminism at the door when i walk into my office. Women have periods. Deal with it.

No. I don't have to deal with YOUR period, that is my point.

apple · Guru

Ohfour wrote:
And I dont leave my feminism at the door when i walk into my office. Women have periods. Deal with it.

Do you tell your clients, customers and or co workers that you have your period and can't be professional because you are overwhelmed by emotion?

You do all professional women a great disservice if that is the case.

Ohfour · Hooker

apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
And I dont leave my feminism at the door when i walk into my office. Women have periods. Deal with it.
No. I don't have to deal with YOUR period, that is my point.

Yeah, you do. Just like you would have to deal with any physical issue...

apple · Guru

Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
And I dont leave my feminism at the door when i walk into my office. Women have periods. Deal with it.
No. I don't have to deal with YOUR period, that is my point.

Yeah, you do. Just like you would have to deal with any physical issue...

Its not a disability, don't make it out be be one.

Ohfour · Hooker

apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
And I dont leave my feminism at the door when i walk into my office. Women have periods. Deal with it.
No. I don't have to deal with YOUR period, that is my point.

Yeah, you do. Just like you would have to deal with any physical issue...
Its not a disability, don't make it out be be one.

Of course it is! Don't downplay the hormonal upheaval.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

A broken leg isn't a disability either; it is a temporary MEDICAL condition. If you are so ashamed at being a woman and all that goes with it, well that is your choice. Some of us don't hide it and have a good mind set about it. A by product of that is that our daughters don't feel ashamed when they have it and all that it brings.

apple · Guru

Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
And I dont leave my feminism at the door when i walk into my office. Women have periods. Deal with it.
No. I don't have to deal with YOUR period, that is my point.

Yeah, you do. Just like you would have to deal with any physical issue...
Its not a disability, don't make it out be be one.
Of course it is! Don't downplay the hormonal upheaval.

No. If by the time you are a grown woman in the work force you haven't figured out how to deal with your period, you have a problem...not a disability.

Imagine a female police officer acting how you suggest is normal?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Apple, with all due respect, you speak like someone who has never dealt with the period some of us have.

It can absolutely be debilitating and disabling.

Ohfour · Hooker

apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
And I dont leave my feminism at the door when i walk into my office. Women have periods. Deal with it.
No. I don't have to deal with YOUR period, that is my point.

Yeah, you do. Just like you would have to deal with any physical issue...
Its not a disability, don't make it out be be one.
Of course it is! Don't downplay the hormonal upheaval.
No. If by the time you are a grown woman in the work force you haven't figured out how to deal with your period, you have a problem...not a disability.
Imagine a female police officer acting how you suggest is normal?

Oh, I figured it out...so did my coworkers. And they knew not to fvck with me. I obviously have more seniority than you....

apple · Guru

I seriously doubt that. Really.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
And I dont leave my feminism at the door when i walk into my office. Women have periods. Deal with it.
No. I don't have to deal with YOUR period, that is my point.

Yeah, you do. Just like you would have to deal with any physical issue...
Its not a disability, don't make it out be be one.
Of course it is! Don't downplay the hormonal upheaval.
No. If by the time you are a grown woman in the work force you haven't figured out how to deal with your period, you have a problem...not a disability.
Imagine a female police officer acting how you suggest is normal?
Oh, I figured it out...so did my coworkers. And they knew not to fvck with me. I obviously have more seniority than you....

So it's okay to be a bully as long as you're the boss...Got it!

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
It's like talking to a 3 year old.

Don't insult 04 like that...

evileye

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
A broken leg isn't a disability either; it is a temporary MEDICAL condition. If you are so ashamed at being a woman and all that goes with it, well that is your choice. Some of us don't hide it and have a good mind set about it. A by product of that is that our daughters don't feel ashamed when they have it and all that it brings.

I will say AGAIN that the vast majority of librarians are women. I have no idea where these women are that you all are describing, but I haven't worked with them.

According to some posters, it's a CHOICE to act like a raging b1tch. Stay home if you cannot be professional when you deal with the public and co-workers.

And I must have missed the "ashamed of being a woman" posts.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Yes, sex IS a natural urge. What else would it be?

It's the second part of the "statement" that I question.

flan

You have said a number of times that people can't control themselves and abstain from sex. Over and over. Are you changing your tune now to fit this particular conversation? I mean, it's normal that you do.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
It's like talking to a 3 year old.
Don't insult 04 like that...
flan

I was talking about you.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
If your definition of feminism is that women have to ignore the physical realities of being a women, that's crap.
Most people know that librarians tend to be overwhelmingly female. If raging hormones are so wide-spread, I don't know why I never encountered examples.
flan

It is absolutely not surprising at all that you haven't noticed or considered it.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

What's that old saying, if you can't see it in others, it's probably because it's you.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
If your definition of feminism is that women have to ignore the physical realities of being a women, that's crap.
Most people know that librarians tend to be overwhelmingly female. If raging hormones are so wide-spread, I don't know why I never encountered examples.
flan
It is absolutely not surprising at all that you haven't noticed or considered it.

You know nothing about me.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
What's that old saying, if you can't see it in others, it's probably because it's you.

Has Lily seen the light?

flan