"On me, illusions and sexism"

After Luigi Di Maio's defense, Assia Montanino's self-defense ends in the storm with an article by Il Giornale on his hefty job as Special Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, by his friend and colleague minister. "Illusions about my skills are unacceptable and the perpetrators will have to answer in court.It is sad to note that a young man in Italy must constantly defend himself against accusations of incompetence, only for a factor related to age record "says Assia Montanino in a long" I thought that the dark times in which a former Labor Minister accused young people of being good for nothing were past – he writes – instead, I notice that c & rsquo; Is a widespread mentality, both in environments that define themselves well.As a woman, I also observe that in these articles, and in private photos that have been published, there is a badism not too veiled – he adds – and I wonder: if the chief secretary had been a Unfortunately, some media contribute not only to spreading false information, but also to nail Italy to a cultural Middle Ages. "

The young woman continues: "I work at Min I work as office manager. The same role will soon cover the Ministry of Economic Development. Two ministries, one salary only, while being entitled to two salaries – he explains -. The net amount I take on a monthly basis, about three thousand three hundred euros, covers a commitment that goes well beyond the time stipulated in the contract, and lasts 7 days out of 7, with no time limit. And with important responsibilities. Having "only" 26 years old, I thought it was a positive element and not a demerit, in a country where all we do is say "Largo ai giovani". I come from the same country as the minister Di Maio and it was undoubtedly a "fortune" – he underlines – because he met several years ago my father who had just revolted against the lenders and I gave the opportunity, as he gave to other university students for an internship at the vice presidency of the House. I have earned the esteem and trust of all by working hard for years. And so I will continue to do so with great serenity. "