How to Hire a Woman [In 1943]
1. Pick young married women. They usually have more of a sense of responsibility than their unmarried sisters, they’re less likely to be flirtatious, they need the work or they wouldn’t be doing it, they still have the pep and interest to work hard and to deal with the public efficiently.
"Unmarried sisters...less likely to be fliratious..." Somebody hasn't seen Cheaters yet.
2. When you have to use older women, try to get ones who have worked outside the home at some time in their lives. Older women who have never contacted the public have a hard time adapting themselves and are inclined to be cantankerous and fussy. It’s always well to impress upon older women the importance of friendliness and courtesy.
That's a half-truth. Women are always capable of being "cantankerous and fussy," regardless of age.
3. General experience indicates that “husky” girls - those who are just a little on the heavy side - are more even tempered and efficient than their underweight sisters.
Big girls need lovin too.
4. Retain a physician to give each woman you hire a special physical examination - one covering female conditions. This step not only protects the property against the possibilities of lawsuit, but reveals whether the employee-to-be has any female weaknesses which would make her mentally or physically unfit for the job.
If this doesn't get employers to support universal health care, then I don't know what will.
5. Stress at the outset the importance of time the fact that a minute or two lost here and there makes serious inroads on schedules. Until this point is gotten across, service is likely to be slowed up.
Shit, every minute is important? I've just spent the last five minutes writing this crap. Think how long a woman would take!
6. Give the female employee a definite day-long schedule of duties so that they’ll keep busy without bothering the management for instructions every few minutes. Numerous properties say that women make excellent workers when they have their jobs cut out for them, but that they lack initiative in finding work themselves.
Give'm a quick pat on the butt too. "Numerous properties say that women make excellent workers when they" get such a reward for a hard day's work.
7. Whenever possible, let the inside employee change from one job to another at some time during the day. Women are inclined to be less nervous and happier with change.
I really don't get this one. Sorry, no snarky comment here.
8. Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the day. You have to make some allowances for feminine psychology. A girl has more confidence and is more efficient if she can keep her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day.
Who wouldn't be more confident and efficient if they can keep their hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash their hands several times a day? FABULOUS!
9. Be tactful when issuing instructions or in making criticisms. Women are often sensitive; they can’t shrug off harsh words the way men do. Never ridicule a woman - it breaks her spirit and cuts off her efficiency.
True. Guys, I'm not kidding when I say this is true. Take number 9 to heart. It's for your own good.
10. Be reasonably considerate about using strong language around women. Even though a girl’s husband or father may swear vociferously, she’ll grow to dislike a place of business where she hears too much of this.
We have equality nowadays. Women on my campus cuss as much or more than their male counterparts. In fact, a large proportion of the student body cannot seem to refrain from cussing. It's as if every other word is a cuss word. Stay classy University of ......!
11. Get enough size variety in operator’s uniforms so that each girl can have a proper fit. This point can’t be stressed too much in keeping women happy.
Source: iheartchaos
