So yeah, I make soap. Probably could've guessed that since I'm on this forum!
I work at a chemical plant and have all male co-workers. Some time ago after about 6 months of working there, one of my co-workers (the youngest, only one year older than me) said "you're like an old lady, you make soap, and you have dogs". FYI I'm 22 YO
I told him "well, I don't think soap making makes me an old lady and anyone can have dogs"
Secretly I just think he was jealous that people were actually interested in me talking about my soap making and old puppies.
I guess even though I shouldn't care, it still didn't exactly feel good. What actually upset me the most was that he used the term "old lady" like it was a bad thing to age. I think having my soap making hobby, a full time job, selling my soap (gradually and carefully), having 2 dogs, and being in a relationship are fantasic. If that makes me an "old lady" then thats just fine by me!
Anyone else have to deal with soapmaker stigmas?
I work at a chemical plant and have all male co-workers. Some time ago after about 6 months of working there, one of my co-workers (the youngest, only one year older than me) said "you're like an old lady, you make soap, and you have dogs". FYI I'm 22 YO
I told him "well, I don't think soap making makes me an old lady and anyone can have dogs"
Secretly I just think he was jealous that people were actually interested in me talking about my soap making and old puppies.
I guess even though I shouldn't care, it still didn't exactly feel good. What actually upset me the most was that he used the term "old lady" like it was a bad thing to age. I think having my soap making hobby, a full time job, selling my soap (gradually and carefully), having 2 dogs, and being in a relationship are fantasic. If that makes me an "old lady" then thats just fine by me!
Anyone else have to deal with soapmaker stigmas?