Juwon Park posted :
It has been the most difficult week in my life.
After my Facebook posts have gone viral, my face was
plastered all over various local news outlets and sketchy online
forums. The online comments referring to my body parts and face
were very graphic and disgusting. I hid in my room and did not want
to come outside.
When I gathered enough courage and went into the office
yesterday, there were whispers. My close colleagues confided in me
that some colleagues were blaming me for not being able to "take
jokes." Some of my closest colleagues suddenly started avoiding me.
I would like to think they probably did not know how to console me.
Still, it was very painful.
I don't regret that I spoke up-- although it probably left
some mud in my reputation and future job prospect. I spoke up
because I cannot justify my job if i cannot even speak up for
myself.
I am happy that Mediacorp is acknowledging *additional
allegations* brought forth by five other producers and hope they
will be fully investigated in the near future. And I hope this
incident prompts more open culture and dialogue within the company.
I think this is very important because I was repeatedly discouraged
from going to HR with my past complaints. And that should not
happen anymore. Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected at
work-- regardless of their age, gender, sexuality or
ethnicity.
I had a wonderful time in Singapore. I made everlasting
friends such as Noreen and Claire . I've learned so much in Channel
News Asia from wonderful colleagues who've supported me and
encouraged me. I am especially grateful for Dawn Karen Tan and my
direct boss Fred. They were so supportive and caring. I am forever
grateful.
During past two weeks, I've received many messages from
Singaporeans I do not know-- even from Houston, Texas! Sorry I
cannot respond individually but thank you so much for your
messages. It gave me strength.
I will be leaving Singapore soon as I am now a tourist smile
emoticon:) Thank you Singapore.
https://mothership.sg/2017/10/cna-producer-juwon-park-repeatedly-discouraged-from-complaining-to-hr-about-sexism/
