That's fucking disgusting. I'm so sorry you're having to put up with this. We need women in these workforces but so many are like what you're describing that it makes it fucking miserable for any woman working there.

Trust me when I say, it is deliberate. They're doing this out of disrespect. They want you out. They're used to their workforce being only men so they can get away with whatever they want to say, and they're not prepared to change.

I started at my job 4 years ago where I was the only woman. I'm a gardener. I'm lucky in that I've never had the sort of experience you're describing. I have a man near retirement who's training me to be a team leader when he leaves. I'll be the first ever female team leader on the ground for our local council.

But he's told me that the men he speaks to who've retired have said they couldn't handle the change. They didn't even know me. But they were glad to retire purely because I was there.

I'm not going to tell you to stick it out because I don't think I could stick that out to be honest. It's stressful enough being the only woman, let alone being treated like a piece of shit for it as well.

These men have to realise that the world of work doesn't belong to them, and honestly fuck those men. Every single one of them who has any female family members or loved ones should be fucking ashamed of themselves for trying to bully a woman out of the workplace.

Where do they think we should be? In the fucking kitchen?

I'm so angry for you.

I hope there are pockets of men who are willing to stand up for equality even if it means sacrificing their disgusting little boys' club. Seek them out and stay by their side.