Imagine starting a new job and being accused of 'misleading' your employers, all because of your email signature! This is the predicament a 25-year-old woman found herself in, after she included her pronouns in her email signature. This simple act led her office manager to assume she was transgender, and the drama that unfolded is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. 🎢📧
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A Workplace Drama Unfolds Over an Email Signature 😲📧
In a twist of events, a woman's decision to include her pronouns in her email signature led to an unexpected accusation. Her office manager, Susan, assumed she was transgender and accused her of 'misleading' the hiring team. The drama escalated as Susan hinted that her supposed gender identity had swung the hiring decision in her favor. Now, the woman is left wondering if she was wrong for presenting herself in a way that could lead someone to assume that she was transgender. Let's see what the internet has to say about this intriguing situation! 🌐💬
NTA. Speak to HR or an employment lawyer for guidance 👍
MissPBH | MissPBH
NTA. Offensive assumptions about trans women's appearance and mental picture.
WebbieVanderquack | WebbieVanderquack
"NTA. Putting pronouns in email signature helps normalize inclusivity."
MagnesiumBlogs | MagnesiumBlogs
NTA. Susan assumed, made an ass of herself, and got mad 😲
maggienetism | maggienetism
"NTA, she made assumptions and outted you. HR case? 😲"
Stabmesomemore | Stabmesomemore
NTA. Seek support from LGBTQ group and HR for advice 👍
808Q | 808Q
NTA - Employers made a big oop assuming gender, pronouns matter 😲
scarecrow____boat | scarecrow____boat
Engaging and inclusive: NTA, Susan's stereotypes about pronouns debunked 👍
Few_Print | Few_Print
NTA - Take this to HR to stop a potential lawsuit 💼
HowardProject | HowardProject
NTA - Toxic work environment? 🤔 Susan may be hiding something 🤔
Naanaaah | Naanaaah
Debate on positive discrimination and normalizing pronoun usage 😲
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"Invasive assumptions and outing without consent. Bring it up with HR."
littlehappyfeets | littlehappyfeets
NTA. Using pronouns is appropriate and outing someone is wrong 👍
FraughtOverwrought | FraughtOverwrought
NTA: Don't take the blame for their assumptions! 🙌
frubi86 | frubi86
NTA. Pronouns are normalized among LGBT+ community and allies 👍
VisualKeiKei | VisualKeiKei
NTA! You corrected her assumption without offense. Not your fault!
Laramila | Laramila
NTA. Document everything and protect yourself from potential discrimination. 👍
SarahGTP | SarahGTP
Trans guy criticizes company for mistreatment and lack of inclusivity 😲
AlexTMcgn | AlexTMcgn
Using pronouns in emails creates safe spaces for non-binary individuals. 🌈
HazeMisoSoup | HazeMisoSoup
Unbelievable HR horror story! Take notes, sue, and slam dunk! 😲💥
oh_hey_carla | oh_hey_carla
Confusion about adding preferred pronouns to email messages 😲
Shiftynubs | Shiftynubs
NTA. Normalizing pronoun usage breaks down stereotypes. Join a union!
PeggyHW | PeggyHW
NTA: Don't let their assumptions embarrass you. Ridiculous! 😲💼
Highclassbadass | Highclassbadass
Normalize specifying pronouns. Don't judge based on appearance or name!
shandragon | shandragon
NTA! Inclusion matters! Normalize pronouns in emails 👏
Pythonixx | Pythonixx
Engagingly defends the commenter's actions and advises on job hunting
whyamisoawesome9 | whyamisoawesome9
Setting the record straight on pronoun signatures. 👍
cobhgirl | cobhgirl
🌈 Thank you for advocating for pronoun inclusivity! #NTA
namechangelies | namechangelies
NTA: Susan's assumption of your gender identity was completely wrong 👍
bladed_em | bladed_em
NTA comment challenges assumption about pronoun indicators in workplace 💪
wf_of_wall_street | wf_of_wall_street
NTA: Normalizing pronouns benefits everyone 👍
ohmoimarie | ohmoimarie
Transgender topic sparks controversy in AITA comments 😲
lordberric | lordberric
NTA. Don't assume, ask! 🤔 It's their fault, not yours!
SunlitFable | SunlitFable
Supportive comment defends use of pronouns in workplace 🌈
MadamJones | MadamJones
Openly admitting discrimination and now it's out in the open 🤔
PinkestMango | PinkestMango
Company accused of overcompensating and not accepting trans people 😲
skeletonspook96 | skeletonspook96
Embrace inclusivity! NTA shares powerful insight on supporting transgender community 👏
tyomax | tyomax
Normalize specifying pronouns to support NB/trans individuals. NTA! 👍
jenyatta307 | jenyatta307
Empathetic support for being unfairly accused at work during quarantine 😔
rouguebitch | rouguebitch
NTA - She assumed and made mistakes. She's now taking it out on you. 💁♀️👀
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Hiring based on gender identity? NTA, qualifications matter! 🙌🏻
sun1079 | sun1079
Inclusive pronoun usage should be the norm for everyone. 👍
domingerique | domingerique
NTA commenter calls out HR's misguided diversity efforts 😲
oh_hey_carla | oh_hey_carla
Supporting pronouns in emails is a display of inclusivity 🙌
alcormsu | alcormsu
"Putting pronouns in email signature is dumb and offensive" 😲
TheThrowestofAway | TheThrowestofAway
NTA. Fake ally Susan needs to get her **** together...
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People who claim to be open-minded but are actually intolerant 😒
Ryuloulou | Ryuloulou
NTA. Inclusive pronouns at work: solidarity or unnecessary? 🏳️🌈
FlowerFuneral | FlowerFuneral
Employee shares experience with employer's pronoun initiative. 👭
lady_edesia | lady_edesia
Gender politics in the professional world: a sh*tshow? 🤦♀️
hobo131 | hobo131
Cis social worker supports normalizing pronouns in email signatures 👍
37_inarow | 37_inarow
🤣📄 Woman accused of 'misleading' employers over pronoun email signature. NTA!
TiffkaKitka | TiffkaKitka
Support for using pronouns, but issue lies with Susan.
pman8362 | pman8362
NTA. Inclusive pronouns in zoom tags normalize and support trans individuals 👍
ATXlostmykeys | ATXlostmykeys
🔥 Get an employment lawyer ASAP! Document everything for a strong case.
lsp2005 | lsp2005
Trans person expresses embarrassment over being hired for being trans 😲💼
wolfbarrier | wolfbarrier
NTA. Susan's assumption was wrong. Stating pronouns ≠ being transgender. 😲
5noozeybabe | 5noozeybabe
NTA. Seek legal advice if you like this job 👍
Pitiful_Astronomer91 | Pitiful_Astronomer91
Office drama unfolds with an unhinged nightmare of a manager 😲
leeon2000 | leeon2000
HR's assumptions backfire, causing trouble for them and confusion for OP 😲
glimmerfox | glimmerfox
