The Crying Conundrum: How Do You Navigate the Workforce?

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June 04, 2010

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The Crying Conundrum: How Do You Navigate the Workforce?

Men, women, readers: We want your feedback. We’re starting a new feature, with tidbits of advice (from you all) for how to navigate uncomfortable working situations. We’ll prompt with specific questions, but email us with your own stories and tips. First up: The Crying Conundrum. Have you ever cried at work? What did it get you (if anything)? Do you think women should hide their tears?

Write to us in the comments, or email us here. More prompts to come.

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mariaguzman answered: I think crying at work is one of the worst things to do. It does something to the dynamic of the workplace. “If you have to cry, go outside”
farez answered: hi
craigreid31goddays answered: i think a female should feel free 2 cry at work if they want in fact they r more emotional than there opposite sex .
thebuckle answered: Twice, once when I was extremely hungover and once when I got in trouble.manager didnt know what to do, stumbled, and gave an awkward hug
sourmashredux1 answered: I have never cried at work in a normal circumstance. I’ve been in situations where it was okay…but that’d be pulling the IRAQ card out.
makeithemppan answered: I have an anxiety disorder, so sometimes it’s really hard for me to hide my tears, and not show the emotions. I tend to be sensitive, and I
ericandreas answered: Almost, couple times. Wasn’t trying to get anything, I was sad. I hid my tears and I’m not a woman, thought it was unprofessional.
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tgm0112 answered: I would posit that crying, like outbursts of rage, should be avoided in work environments or otherwise handled in a private capacity.
excitingrbl answered: I don’t think anyone should hide their tears; yeah, it might make others feel uncomfortable but fuck it, that’s life!
erinzorz answered: I work in tech support which is male majority. If I cried it would ruin my geek cred, for realz.
allisonnicolex3 answered: no women shouldn’t because some people want to express their feelings in public
emm-dash answered: I cried because my friend had died. Some had noticed and asked if I was okay, but that’s it. Not sure if it’s relevant to you question.
interrogative answered: Never, unless alone.
reneeisokay answered: I cry all the time. When people look at me wrong. When people raise their voice at me. Once when the handsoap was pink and I expected white.
bildungsroman answered: I’ve never cried at work and hope I never will. The only situation where is would be appropriate is if you receive news of a death
heyheyheyitsamber answered: i think it don’t matter if you cry it will never get you anywhere but sometimes it helps remove stress
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perceptible answered: Yes. It got me Some Small Catharsis (which should’ve beat out ‘Quantu
cobwebspungoldenhair answered: I have cried at work! It was awful, I was so embarrassed, my supervisor pulled me aside and calmed me down and suggested I take lunch.
nando-lopes answered: I know it might be a questions just for women, but I, as the man that I’m, have cried in front of my cuisine chef. Shameful.
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musterthebrohirrim answered: I did, but it wasn’t related to work. I just went to the back room and cried on my own. I worked alone though, i was hiding from customers.
andrearosen answered: I’ve visibly teared up in front of more sympathetic coworkers, but save the good cries for the ladies’ room or a walk around the block.
xxrhian answered: Yeah, I def cried at work, but I did it in the stall in the bathroom. got me nothing, but i felt better after.
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happytreee answered: Tears don’t help, especially in an environment where women are criticized for their emotional interferences.
nikography answered: I have never cried at work and don’t think it should happen. If there is an emergency, leave the office and go somewhere private.
foxandbunny answered: God. This was written for me too. I’m usually the silent crier, trying to stiffle my sniffles, etc. Play it off as allergies with kleenex.
lariariane answered: oh,sorry,I don’t undersntand ,sorry :/
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meaghano reblogged this from equalitymyth and added:

I feel like this question was made
meaghano answered: Ha OH TOTALLY and I work with all boys. I will email you, as I have about 5 anecdotes.
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