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She's not wrong though
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You clearly have not read the academic studies you insist on mentioning
Because if you had you would’ve also read that the reasons for this are ver very complex, helping from inherent physiology, socialization, and sensation-seeking. It’s not simply because “women are born to work in caring professions” or “not ask for promotions”
To the women here saying their own PMS is “not that bad”. That is your experience. You are doing a disservice to women everywhere by trying to downplay periods because just because yours are not that bad.
We are also doing a disservice by to women by not openly discussing periods. I never knew mine were abnormal until more women around me started talking about theirs. Is this somewhat TMI? Sure. But is a period something that nearly every woman goes through once a month? Yeah. So it’s not that wild to talk about it in an office setting I don’t think.
I also think one of the reasons why we don’t openly discuss periods is because it historically made men uncomfortable. And I’m sorry but if the discomfort of women makes you so uncomfortable you just want to ignore it that’s not a great mindset for us to have as a society.
I think it’s more society should be more open to discussing periods so it’s normalized and not shameful. Not necessarily a work topic. I had a miscarriage 10 years ago and it’s only been more recently that celebs speak out on this topic and I finally can heal and feel less shameful talking about it. So there’s really lots of things we don’t talk about that end up making them worse because it adds unnecessary shame.
She’s not wrong. PMS is a spectrum and some have it really bad. For me, I used to be debilitated by severe cramps and nausea and depression until I got an IUD. Maybe she could have worded her post differently but we should be open about PMS at the office just like other “taboo” topics like mental health and salary.
This is an every woman's different scenario.
I have never needed a day off for my period. I have occasionally been a complete rage monster and realized afterwards. Also, I find my productivity shifts based on my cycle.
In general, if people feel like shit, they should do what they need to do (day off, WFH with their heating pad, etc)
Some people have tremendously terrible symptoms. Others not so much. I don't need to be accommodated
D12, I would prob need more than a day and I've taken off for PTO before that's no problem it's when it's unplanned like sick time and there's still deadlines to meet
M here. I will tell you this. Grow up.
Not sure who M is, but those are good words for everyone to live by. Only your spouse and your mama cares - save the pity parties for them and get back to work.
This is just not professional. Under the weather, taking a sick day, is plenty information. If you feel compelled to announce your menstrual cramps as some kind of workplace gender equality activism you are really taking your mensies too seriously.
Lots of people have chronic problems. Digestive. Mental.
Sometimes I want to tell my colleagues about my diarrhea but then I remember how ridiculous that would be and I just say "need a bio break".
Grow up, yeesh. Your coworkers don't need to hear this. And your LinkedIn post is not groundbreaking it's just stupid hot take clickbait.
Irrespective of gender, If you are feeling sick, book a sick day and out of the office in slack would be enough imo
So much cringe on LinkedIn these days, with posts about people crying, breaking down and now this.
Some things are just better kept to yourself.
D8- That’s why I said ‘I think’.
I’m not imposing my views on anyone. And if anyone is getting offended by what I said, I’d be the first one to apologize.
I wasn’t trying to be rude or snide.
Declare three days off a month for everyone. Men will also be happy to back it!
With you on it KPMG 2 - let’s demand 4 floating days instead every month. In case someone wants to split it across different weeks.
This would have been much better with (he/him)
Don’t assume genders. Men get periods too!
I want to laugh at this because it is ridiculous but unfortunately far too many people believe it...it's worse than flat-earthers really.
A lot of people have invisible illness that can’t be seen, like mental health, depression, auto immune disease, MS/CFS that push through the work day all the time and don’t post about it. I think the sentiment of needing some downtime and having overall more sympathy that folks can’t work like robots should be a culture we strive for!
Same for working parents, give them the flexibility to work the hours around family, update your slack message to OOF, back at 2pm when you need a little downtown or have health symptoms that require you to take a break.
I personally love working from home because of this. At client site I have no choice but to push through, at home, I can bring my best self, at the times that suit me, and no-one needs to know about my private illnesses.
Empathy for others without knowing what they are going through is something we should all consider without the neon sign!
Correction:
In a given month, 99% of women are on birth control so don’t experience PMS. 💁🏽♀️
I'd love to see your source that claims 99% of women are on birth control. This is surprising news to me and I'm sure most on here...
She's not wrong but she's also not right. Not everyone has pms or pms so bad it affects their day. Women are tough motherfu%&ers that get through stuff like this all the time and still kick ass.
Do what you need to do to kick ass.
The magic of LinkedIn 🌈
Good lord....🤐
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If you're not feeling well, just take the time off! You don't have to explain why - a simple "I'm not feeling well" is enough.
Why care about the privacy concerns? Its out there for the world to see?
I agree that we should get extra sicks days for personal time. They can be used for pms, mental health, etc.
We also need to ensure that child-less professionals not get hosed because they dont have children.