[GJEChamberlain]

Osu! Aunty,

That's honest. I've always wondered why blokes talking about women are 'animals' while women talking about blokes are 'normal' I'll be very old and not at all interested by the time I understand.

Osu! Gar,

As for the ribbing. I fully understand it can be unpleasant and don't condone what your workmates put you through. I just think seeking redress through legal action is way over the top. I worked in an all male environment (except for the cook and rumour has it she shaved more often than I did) for all my working life and the humour was cruel, relentless and circular. Everyone had a turn 'in the middle' and as rescue workers are expected to turn up and keep focused at very unpleasant siuations, learning to keep cool and keep smiling under pressure was good for everyone.

My advice: If someone makes you mad at work, use it as an exercise to develop your self-control.

Gary