Courtney, Millersville AddedThursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:51 PM Inappropriate behavior at work I've worked in the engineering field as a drafter for the last 7 years. I've drafted air crafts, military boats, top tear restaurants and telecommunications towers. Currently I'm working toward my engineering degree, however I'm becoming reluctant to finish my degree due to the constant harassment I've face in my previous jobs. Every job I've had, I've experienced some form of sexual harassment, such as grabbing and other various forms of harassment. Most of these jobs provided a sexual harassment policy; though when I would take action, I would become ostracized by my supervisors/collages. I'm a bit traumatized from my last experience with my supervisor constantly making sexual advances at me. Initially I had confronted him to stop what he was doing. Once this behavior continued, I informed my vice president about it. Once the behavior kept on continuing, I contacted HR. HR conducted a meeting with the supervisor in question, along with my vice president. Once everything was all said an done, I became the odd woman out and was scrutinized at work with passive aggressive behavior. I want to know that it will get better and that I should press on. Could someone share a success story with me? Related to Internships & Jobs, Opportunities/Challenges for Women Reset Sort By Default EngineerGirl Team , Answered Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:51 PM Dear Courtney, I am so sorry to hear about your experience. This sort of thing absolutely should not happen! Unfortunately, it does, and not just in engineering. I think my first response would be to tell you to find employment at another company where you will be valued and this sort of thing will not be tolerated, but it sounds like you have faced this in multiple companies. Are there other co-workers where you are now whom you can turn to for support? It may be that a number of people need to speak up to really make a difference. I experienced something like this during an internship in college. I ended up confronting my supervisor, but I don't think I did it well, and it was emotionally draining for me. However, there were enough other people at the company who supported me at least in private that I did not feel completely alone. I was open with my co-workers about my frustrations, and many gave me very helpful advice or encouragement. The company itself untimately went out of business, and I went on to work in other environments without that burden. Please know that the behavior you describe is not something you just have to put up with. Horray for you for speaking up! I know from experience how hard that can be, but it is worth it, and you are worth it. Please keep pressing on, because every success is felt by all of us. When people learn to treat each other with respect both in and out of the workplace we will all reap the benefits.