US EditionDear Abby: I Look Young for My Age and Am Treated Like a Kid
A 31-year-old woman faces ongoing workplace disrespect due to her youthful looks, with coworkers often doubting her age and maturity despite adult behavior.
- A 31-year-old woman reports routine disrespect from employers, co-workers and supervisors who call her `girl` and accuse her of lying about her age.
- Per the correspondent, the 31-year-old woman looks young, acts youthful and enjoys cartoons and anime, leading co-workers to mistake her for inexperienced staff.
- Specific incidents include coworkers who ask for her driver’s license, giggle during icebreakers and give incredulous looks about the `90s`, while wardrobe and makeup attempts either felt inauthentic or made her appear younger.
- She reports she is not yet established and often starts new, low-level jobs, causing emotional distress and present concern that has persisted throughout her life.
- The column notes Dear Abby advised `You know who you are`, be cordial, stand up for yourself and cut down on job-hopping to focus on a career.
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Dear Abby: My co-workers bully me for my baby face
DEAR ABBY: I am a 31-year-old woman who is not yet established in life. I have no husband or boyfriend, no kids and no clear direction for a career. I start new, low-level jobs often. My problem is that I look deceptively young for my age. At most, I look 18 or 19. These employers, co-workers and supervisors treat me differently, and some talk down to me. Some refer to me as a “girl” instead of a “woman.” Some give me incredulous looks if I rem…
The Oregonian
Dear Abby: Young-looking woman says co-workers don’t believe her when they’re told how old she is
She feels her youthful appearance is causing trouble in the work place.
Dear Abby: I look young for my age and am treated like a kid
DEAR ABBY: I am a 31-year-old woman who is not yet established in life. I have no husband or boyfriend, no kids and no clear direction for a career. I start new, low-level jobs often. My problem is that I look deceptively young for my age. At most, I look 18 or 19.
Dallas News
Dear Abby: My youthful looks are a problem in the workplace
"I have tried wearing more mature outfits, but they were uncomfortable, and it felt inauthentic."
Dear Abby: Coworkers frosty because I look like a teen
Dear Abby: I am a 31-year-old woman who is not yet established in life. I have no husband or boyfriend, no kids and no clear direction for a career. I start new, low-level jobs often. My problem is that I look deceptively young for my age. At most, I look 18 or 19. These employers, co-workers and supervisors treat me differently, and some talk down to me. Some refer to me as a “girl” instead of a “woman.” Some give me incredulous looks if I remi…
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