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Oct 07, 2016, 12:20 PM
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Member Since: Apr 2013
Location: Ontario Land
Posts: 3,592
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Originally Posted by MsAmbrosia
Be as confident as possible. Shut them down when needed. Many men will prey on women who lack confidence or who will not shut them down when it starts. You can handle anything!!
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I generally don't take BS from anyone. In the past I was bullied (mostly by women) and never spoke up. Now I don't put up with it. What really worries me is coworkers looking at me as a sexual object. I've had guys make very inappropriate gestures at me. This really terrifies me. I know not all men are like this, but I'm still worried.
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Originally Posted by hvert
Oooh, the clock shop sounds really interesting!
I am not in a non-traditional job, but I work in a male dominated field in a male dominated industry. The biggest annoyance is feeling like people don't take me seriously because I am female. There are some sexist comments but they aren't a huge problem. On a day to day level, it's okay/not bothersome, but I get annoyed on a macro-level because I feel like my options are limited because of my gender.
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I have some experience with not being taken seriously. A few older clock makers have told me it wasn't work for a lady. Apparently a lady cannot women possess mechanical aptitude and know her way around a machine shop. I've proved them wrong.
I'm hoping my abilities will help protect me. People have noticed my work even instructors in courses I have taken.
I'm glad to hear sexist comments aren't a big problem. It gives me some hope.
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Originally Posted by hvert
It's really going to be environment specific, too. Some companies will welcome women in non-traditional roles and some corporate cultures will be hostile. If it doesn't work out for you at one place, you can move to another.
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Very true. I'm looking for work at places that are known for their positive workplace culture. An employment agency is assisting me.
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