This could have been summed up in significantly fewer words: Adult egotistical manchild seeks mommy at work. Be prepared for unruly behavior, uncalled-for tantrums, and zero gratitude despite endless hours of insufferable dedication. P.S. RUN!
Are you a natural leader who leads best when working “for” unnatural leaders and making them look good, all at a fraction of the pay? Come work for us, where the benefits include long hours, no recognition, scrutiny of your physical appearance, assumption that you have no life/interests outside of what can benefit our executive, and absolutely no career trajectory whatsoever!
Why is it that prior to women being allowed careers of their own, every man had a female doing most of the work? Businessmen had secretaries, lawyers had paralegals, doctors had nurses. Every successful man had to hire a woman.
And husbands have wives. Women pour themselves into the lives of men and make them successful. Time to put the stopper on the bottle and save our time, energy and resources for ourselves.
If he did, he’d be a member of the boys club in a year or two of being hired. Whereas if Tiffany got the job they would expect her to be grateful for the opportunity and excel in the same role for the next 15-20.
Not once in the ad, did it say it had to be a woman. 10 years ago I would’ve applied for a job like this, because I was qualified. But now I wouldn’t touch it with a 10 foot pole.
It doesn’t, though I can tell from the add that the only reason they don’t is probably because it’s not permitted by law and not because they believe in gender equality
** This is a temp position until Ghislaine receives her pardon. But don't worry, we won't be asking you to do anything illicit, illegal or immoral. Promise. (wink wink)
Too vague. I have no idea what industry this is. I’d never apply to a job posting like this Plus, if someone is looking for someone high profile, you’d never have a public post with vagaries. High profile people use agencies or referrals. The whole things is a big red flag.
This is a cropped screenshot from a LinkedIn ad posted by HR for a reputable company seeking an Executive Assistant for their C-Suite. I know this because it was my submission to BHDM. I posted it on my personal FB page August 17, 2021 after I came across it while job hunting post-pandemic. Even before learning rhetoric in real life was a *thing*, I saw this a mile away.
Oh yippee I can do more unacknowledged emotional labor at work because home is not enough. And my bosses will call me sweetheart and command me with disciplinarian rhetorical patterns while I dutifully bring them their cups of manly black coffee. I’m sure I will encounter perpetual test and apologize but… boys will be boys and I wouldn’t want to lose my job because I’m too unfeminine.
Oh and also, do toxic men over capitalize when they speak and write? I’ve noticed this pattern.
What? I have no idea which president you're talking about. 😄
But seriously yes, this is a thing! There's a woman who posts reels where she reads toxic (men's) profiles and she always yells the capitalized words, as would be appropriate. It's hilarious
I'm also suspicious of the wording and choices of capitalization. Come Here! BIG JOB. Much important. Very prestigious-adjacent (you'll know important people, but be assured, you aren't).
He had some spelling mistakes, so I fixed them: I’m looking for a beautiful 20-something with big tits, long legs, and short skirts who can stroke my fragile ego. Must be fluent in mind-reading and saying yes. Be ready to carry all the emotional labor while tolerating my mantrums, bad days, and hangovers. Always make yourself small, take a "joke", and me feel like the smartest guy in the room. You must be young enough to not understand narcissism, passive aggression, misogyny, or patriarchy, praise me constantly, and always smile. Experience in being underpaid and over-sexualized preferred. Signing bonus if you don’t “kiss and tell”…I plan to exploit that.
Dear Mom,
Please come take care of me at work.
This could have been summed up in significantly fewer words: Adult egotistical manchild seeks mommy at work. Be prepared for unruly behavior, uncalled-for tantrums, and zero gratitude despite endless hours of insufferable dedication. P.S. RUN!
My favorite comment here
Are you a natural leader who leads best when working “for” unnatural leaders and making them look good, all at a fraction of the pay? Come work for us, where the benefits include long hours, no recognition, scrutiny of your physical appearance, assumption that you have no life/interests outside of what can benefit our executive, and absolutely no career trajectory whatsoever!
“…never take credit for it”
The many, many things you do at this job will never be appreciated and you won’t be credited for your work.
Why is it that prior to women being allowed careers of their own, every man had a female doing most of the work? Businessmen had secretaries, lawyers had paralegals, doctors had nurses. Every successful man had to hire a woman.
And husbands have wives. Women pour themselves into the lives of men and make them successful. Time to put the stopper on the bottle and save our time, energy and resources for ourselves.
Time to reread the early 70s classic “I Want a Wife” essay by Just Brady Syfers
I’ve read it so many times!
The "Behind Every Good Man..." trope
And behind every unsuccessful woman is a man.
And she must be comfortable wearing jeans, 3 inch heels and a cocktail dress all at the same time.
I want to see a big hulky straight guy apply for this job and show his charm, diplomacy and communication.
If he did, he’d be a member of the boys club in a year or two of being hired. Whereas if Tiffany got the job they would expect her to be grateful for the opportunity and excel in the same role for the next 15-20.
Not once in the ad, did it say it had to be a woman. 10 years ago I would’ve applied for a job like this, because I was qualified. But now I wouldn’t touch it with a 10 foot pole.
It doesn’t, though I can tell from the add that the only reason they don’t is probably because it’s not permitted by law and not because they believe in gender equality
My only hope here is that someone gets hired for the express purpose of sabotage.
And then writes a screenplay. 🍿
** This is a temp position until Ghislaine receives her pardon. But don't worry, we won't be asking you to do anything illicit, illegal or immoral. Promise. (wink wink)
The ad sounds like it was written by a woman, I had a creepy feeling reading it.
Too vague. I have no idea what industry this is. I’d never apply to a job posting like this Plus, if someone is looking for someone high profile, you’d never have a public post with vagaries. High profile people use agencies or referrals. The whole things is a big red flag.
This is a cropped screenshot from a LinkedIn ad posted by HR for a reputable company seeking an Executive Assistant for their C-Suite. I know this because it was my submission to BHDM. I posted it on my personal FB page August 17, 2021 after I came across it while job hunting post-pandemic. Even before learning rhetoric in real life was a *thing*, I saw this a mile away.
The mythological woman has turned into the mythological employee 🤮
"We want an employee that doesn't take themselves too seriously" 🤡
Oh yippee I can do more unacknowledged emotional labor at work because home is not enough. And my bosses will call me sweetheart and command me with disciplinarian rhetorical patterns while I dutifully bring them their cups of manly black coffee. I’m sure I will encounter perpetual test and apologize but… boys will be boys and I wouldn’t want to lose my job because I’m too unfeminine.
Oh and also, do toxic men over capitalize when they speak and write? I’ve noticed this pattern.
What? I have no idea which president you're talking about. 😄
But seriously yes, this is a thing! There's a woman who posts reels where she reads toxic (men's) profiles and she always yells the capitalized words, as would be appropriate. It's hilarious
I'm also suspicious of the wording and choices of capitalization. Come Here! BIG JOB. Much important. Very prestigious-adjacent (you'll know important people, but be assured, you aren't).
You are not allowed to have boundaries on your time at this job.
He had some spelling mistakes, so I fixed them: I’m looking for a beautiful 20-something with big tits, long legs, and short skirts who can stroke my fragile ego. Must be fluent in mind-reading and saying yes. Be ready to carry all the emotional labor while tolerating my mantrums, bad days, and hangovers. Always make yourself small, take a "joke", and me feel like the smartest guy in the room. You must be young enough to not understand narcissism, passive aggression, misogyny, or patriarchy, praise me constantly, and always smile. Experience in being underpaid and over-sexualized preferred. Signing bonus if you don’t “kiss and tell”…I plan to exploit that.