I work in a male dominated industry and I'm a young woman with a few years experience now in a Coordinator position.

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1. AnonymousOctober 12,2023 at 12:32PM UTC

   I worked in a male dominated industry traditionally being the only female Sales position amount 4-5 male peers as well as male mgers. It was definitely a boys club. There may be other industries that have more women but that may cause other issues . Being with all women does not necessarily mean a supportive environment either. Just something to keep in mind.

2. AnonymousOctober 16,2023 at 3:33PM UTC

   Being a female in a mostly male dominated world (now it's getting better), I've literally had to go through my past accomplishments with internal clients before they even would give me the time of day. Manufacturing Engineers also didn't think I knew anything. I've had to prove myself for years and now that I'm older it's packed on that as a hurdle to get over too. Ageism and Sexism is a real thing and you just have to hold your head up and let them know you have exactly what it takes by being brilliant. Also as someone else mentioned, having more women in the workplace won't make it more of a supportive environment too - just another type of "ism" you'll have to work through. Best of Luck - you can do this!

3. AnonymousOctober 16,2023 at 3:44PM UTC

   Sadly I have yet to find a place that isn’t.

   And once you hit 50 it’s even worse. If you’re not straight up invisible, you’re an idiot who should be content with being a greeter or menial worker, even if you have 30+ years of experience and a post-graduate degree. Make sure you put money away because unless things change, it will happen to you too and you’ll run out of cash.

   Us older gals have been fighting sexism for so long and we need new blood to pick up the baton and help us hit them with sustained oomph.

   And remember if you ever have kids not to raise them that way. It’s surprising what women these days allow in their own homes - the treatment that smart, educated, strong women allow from their husbands and even their own male children - and that stuff trickles down right into the workplace and contaminates it.

4. AnonymousOctober 19,2023 at 5:48PM UTC

   You need to teach men how you expect to be treated. I often coach women when working in a male dominated field to sit them down at the start and let them know what is acceptable. If you feel discriminated against or have any gender biased thing happening speak up!

5. AnonymousOctober 20,2023 at 6:59PM UTC

   Sorry, I don’t mean to laugh, but I can’t think of a single place I’ve worked where that would’ve worked. That would’ve just put a target on our heads.

6. Ally MorganOctober 28,2023 at 12:50PM UTC

   It's not our responsibility in this day and age to teach grown men how to treat women in the work place. The Boys Clubs don't give two craps about being sat down to hear about how they are mistreating women and minorities anyway, or else they wouldn't do it already.

7. AnonymousOctober 29,2023 at 2:05PM UTC

   Yeah good luck with that one

8. AnonymousOctober 30,2023 at 3:49PM UTC

   I completely disagree with your negativity, you seem to have made a decision before even trying and that guidance is not good for those who seek improvements, the way to improve things is to push where you may have not gone before...if we as women don't do that we are destined to never get ahead.

9. Ally MorganOctober 28,2023 at 12:54PM UTC

   Those types of companies are THE WORST!! Maybe seek out one that is led by a woman. Female CEO, lots of female managers, diversity in other forms sprinkled throughout the company. (race, gender, sexual preference)