Young Aussie goes viral for asking for advice on how to handle sexism when selling cars
A young Aussie has gone viral for asking for advice on how to handle something she’s worried will happen at her new job.
At Work
Don't miss out on the headlines from At Work. Followed categories will be added to My News.
A young Aussie is going viral for practising her comeback to any potential sexism she may encounter at her new job.
Emily Webb, 25, who has a legion of fans on an adult subscription website, took to social media to share that she’d snagged a job selling cars.
She was already preparing for gross comments.
“I need to practice my response for when a man is like ‘do you come with the car?’” she said.
Ms Webb said she could either laugh and joke, “If only”, or go with “I’m not a f**king object”, and within 24 hours, the video has amassed over 200,000 views.
Speaking to news.com.au, Ms Webb said that, although she won’t start her new job until next week, she wants to be prepared.
“I haven’t had any sexist comments yet, but I’ve been heavily warned by other women in the industry that it will happen, so be prepared for that,” she said.
MORE: 5 signs your workplace is toxic – and what to do about it
Ms Webb, who has over 100,000 followers on Instagram, said she’s used to working in the sex industry, so she’s heard it all, but she wants to be prepared.
“I know how to take advantage and profit off of being sexualised. So it will be very different working in the car sales industry where it could be a disadvantage to be sexualised,” she said.
“I’m not sure how I’m going to navigate that when it inevitably happens.”
MORE: Is a toxic workplace warping your sense of what’s normal?
People online were quick to share their advice on how she should handle any potential sexism.
Someone advised she should “embarrass” anyone who is sexist towards her and ask them to explain what they mean.
Another said she should snap back, “I’m here to raise the car’s value. Not yours.”
One woman responded and said she works in car sales and she always replies with, “Good luck, love,” and that usually works.
Someone else suggested that if she reminded men she wasn’t an object they might be “guilt-tripped” into purchasing a car which could be a good sales tactic.
Another suggested she make any man that was rude “uncomfortable” by asking them to repeat what they’ve just said.
Ms Webb said that, in general, the response to her TikTok was “positive” and she loved hearing from other women sharing their advice on how to combat sexism.
However, further afield online, there was some negativity.
She said some people went as far as to call her “trash” and inform her that she was an “object”, which was disheartening.
Ultimately, Ms Webb said she’s developed a “thick skin”, but it is always “concerning how some men view women” in 2025.
Originally published as Young Aussie goes viral for asking for advice on how to handle sexism when selling cars
Tech giant’s return-to-office demand
Internal memos show some staff have been told they need to come into the office or risk losing their jobs.
Albo rips into Coalition public service cuts
Anthony Albanese has attacked the Coalition plan to cut 41,000 public servants in Canberra, saying it will affect roles in key areas like Defence and national security.