Originally Posted by Happyeverafter:
I am grateful for all of those who have shared your opinions and stories.
My story is probably mild compare to what others have gone through, and I am sorry that this have to happen to anyone.
I apologize if I sounded whiny or angry. I was caught in the moment. And yes it's not like I have been sexually assaulted or harassed, or even raped, like in the Weinstein cases, but that doesn't make the person's behaviour ethically acceptable.
Some of you had advice me to look deeper into the corporate structure. Come to think of it, the female employees in the company mostly held positions like administration or secretaries. While management level or higher are almost exclusively all male.
When I first joined the company, I have heard rumors from other colleagues that the annual Christmas party draws are based on the attractiveness of female employees. While I have heard the same peraon complaining to his secretary for not agreeing to eat out with him after work. I guess there have been some red flags I have chosen to ignore because of the better pay and benefits, or future prospects the company had offer.
The company however is quite well known in the industry. I am still starting out in Hong Kong, and do not hope to sabotage my career by simply quiting or making a scene. I applaud those who stand up for themselves and dislike myself for being weak by putting up with this. But like some said I should pick my own battles, and this is not one I could win.
I think I will stay in the company for long enough to build up a better resume while keeping a look out for better opportunities. Maybe DM me if any of you know one? In need of a friend