A story that has since gone viral on social media sheds light on the shocking and sexist experiences of Teneisha Musumeci, a selfproclaimed “glamor girl” who works as an electrician.
Teneisha, 22, revealed that although she chose a career in electronics to challenge gender stereotypes, she has faced inappropriate behavior and sexist comments at work, according to The Sun.
Teneisha admitted that she initially had no clear idea of what she wanted to do as a career, but saw the opportunity to become an electrician as an opportunity for her to prove that this field is not just for a “man’s world”. However, she found that reality was not as peaceful as she had imagined.
She has recounted some disturbing incidents, such as when a man started taking pictures of her while she was working and a coworker followed her for hours.
Employee reveals she’s considered “too beautiful for work” and how she handles “annoying situations.”
In addition, Teneisha revealed that she receives malicious comments while working and is often called “too beautiful” to do the job. She has expressed frustration with these comments and called them stupid, but noted that she has noticed an increase in the number of women entering this space in recent years.
Despite the difficulties, Teneisha, who lives in Australia, said she is a singleminded person and is satisfied with her work despite the uncomfortable comments she receives. Her story has garnered attention on TikTok, where she shares details about her profession.
Teneisha’s experience as an electrician is a reminder of the importance of promoting equal and nondiscriminatory work environments.
With information from The Sun’s website