Ignorant people!!

Kyla Sisco

I cannot stand ignorant people. On top of that I cannot stand ignorant people in the place that I have to work at everyday. I just started showing and let my office manager know that I am having a baby. Her comment: Well, do you know who the baby's father is? WTF???

Is this because I am the only african american employee working there? I should've asked her but she pissed me off so much I kept my mouth shut and left on break so I wouldn't lose my job prematurely.

krate24

That sounds like a comment that is WAY out of line, like HR should be involved.

Neudorfer

i can't believe she actually said that.  i'm so sorry.  i probably would have lost it on her, props to you for taking the higher road.  do you have an hr department?  i would put the incident in writing and submit it so its on her record, thats just bull shit.

librarianlisa

Folks are stupid. I can't tell you how many people have asked me if this pregnancy was planned. Like I'm super young or something. I'm THIRTY TWO. Hang in there.

The_Jen626

Are you single?  Because I would think THAT was why she asked you that, it wouldn't have anything to do with you being black...?

babesnyder

I honestly wouldhave had to say something back to her. That was completly out of line and uncalled for.

kimann8807

I think I would have blew up at her!!! I would have been so mad. What a Biatch!

Roothie427

What is it with people?!?!? WTF!

Jessis62781

The_Jen626:

Are you single?  Because I would think THAT was why she asked you that, it wouldn't have anything to do with you being black...?

Whether she is single or not, it is an inappropriate question that should not be asked ESPECIALLY in the work place.

Kyla Sisco

The_Jen626:

Are you single?  Because I would think THAT was why she asked you that, it wouldn't have anything to do with you being black...?

No, I have a fiance, who she knows very well actually. She has known us since we started dating 2-1/2 years ago.

hero

Unless the person is a really good friend or your Dr, I think that it's an inappropriate question for anyone to ask a pregnant woman.

LovesGreenBay

NO WAY!!!  Absolutly uncalled for!!  Why did she think that was ok to ask??  I would definatly call someone in HR!

Roosky

what an ignorant, racist, biotch!....I'd go to HR immediately.

nuttybunch

Well, you know, maybe she thinks you're so smokin hot that you have to fight off guys with a stick. Then maybe she was hitting on you because she thinks you're so hot, which would be another reason to go to HR--sexual harrassment.

j/k  Trying to make you feel better.

That is really wrong. I would definitely write to HR so it's in her permanent file.

My boss asked if it was ok for him to give me a hug....    Cute!

Kyla Sisco

nuttybunch:

Well, you know, maybe she thinks you're so smokin hot that you have to fight off guys with a stick. Then maybe she was hitting on you because she thinks you're so hot, which would be another reason to go to HR--sexual harrassment.

j/k  Trying to make you feel better.

That is really wrong. I would definitely write to HR so it's in her permanent file.

My boss asked if it was ok for him to give me a hug....    Cute!

Thanks you did make me feel better!! Tell your boss he gets cool points for that!

DNK777

You will hear a lot of questionable comments, but that one is way over the line.  I would definately contact HR.

ChiOmegaGirl

You have got to be kidding. And you walked away? I have zero self-control and would have embedded a stapler into her forehead...

Please, please contact HR, and good for you for taking the high road.

Kyla Sisco

ChiOmegaGirl:

You have got to be kidding. And you walked away? I have zero self-control and would have embedded a stapler into her forehead...

Please, please contact HR, and good for you for taking the high road.

I was closest to the cordless phone on my desk, but stapler works too!!

sunnyday016

How rude! Who asks questions like that???

kathynjason

ChiOmegaGirl:

You have got to be kidding. And you walked away? I have zero self-control and would have embedded a stapler into her forehead...

Please, please contact HR, and good for you for taking the high road.

 

I agree. Props to you for keeping your cool.  I would have done and/or said something back to that one!  I can't believe anyone would have the nerve to say something like that in the first place.  I agree that she should be reported for it.

manic mama

mama2beof2:

The_Jen626:

Are you single?  Because I would think THAT was why she asked you that, it wouldn't have anything to do with you being black...?

No, I have a fiance, who she knows very well actually. She has known us since we started dating 2-1/2 years ago.

 

Perhaps it was just a really, really badly timed joke.

kjlrs

I agree that it was completely inappropriate (agree with pp, maybe awful timing and delivery on a joke gone wrong?) but I also don't think it's racist at all. Questioning paternity and race have zero to do with one another.