March 12, 2008

Dumb boys!

I don't know who in the history of mankind decided that men were the "greater sex" but whoever did is dumb - oh wait, it was probably a man! Don't get me wrong - I have a great respect for the men in my life. My father, grandfathers, uncles, and husband are all great men who respect their wives, their mothers, and their daughters. This is not a feminist tirade, sorry to disappoint. No, this is just a rant of my frustrations with my class group. I am a Finance major and so work a lot with other boys (they don't really deserve the title of men). In one particular class I am in a group with two other boys. Funny, how these boys from the "greater sex" can't manage to run simple Excel analyses that all Seniors in Finance should know how to do by now. Instead they turn to me to complete the work, analyze the numbers, and come up with a solution. I just don't understand how these same boys have a greater chance of becoming CEO's and receiving the higher salaries than I do when it was I who got them the "A" in the class. I understand not all boys are like this and there are plenty in my classes who are leagues smarter than I. I am just really frustrated with this particular class group and the fact that I am doing all the work. I guess I should stand up for myself and talk to the professor about this. Maybe that is why the boys get the higher salaries - they are more likely to ask for it than myself. (Sigh). Thanks for letting me rant - and I now I think I will email my professor.

2 comments:

whitney said...

I don't blame you a bit for being frusterated...the stupidheads. You've actually made a valid point, however. Studies have shown that women are less likely to get higher salaries and recieve credit where credit is due simply b/c they don't ask for it, unlike their male counterparts. The moral of the story: email your professor;)

Coty said...

Oh my goodness Aubrey, you guys are too cute!!! I love all the cute pics. How are you feeling? about ready to pop huh? me too!!! I'm sooo excited for you guys! Well, enjoy you last few weeks of pregnancy!!! ttyl
Coty