Being a woman in tech is hard, but being the only woman on your team in tech is something else. You get used to the condescending looks and lines such as ‘You sure you can handle it?’ or ‘Here, let me help you out’, and the infamous ‘You’re being aggressive' when all you're being is… assertive. You would think men had more of a backbone but it turns out, they do not. An obligatory ‘Not all men’ of course, but yeah, some of them, or even a lot of them happen to be in tech. It's frustrating tryin…

Why do men automatically assume that a woman can't build a closet, can't fix a sink, can't work in car repairs? Do they imagine her small fingers can't do the job? Dudes act like they know how to use their hands, but stories from women all over beg to differ. In fact, whenever I get a woman taxi driver, a woman mechanic, or a woman working anything that is normally a ‘man’s job', I sigh in relief. They're often more polite, more considerate, and won't hit on you. This customer entered a car mec…

One female computational biologist who was working in a high-security institution without direct admin access to their machines had to frequently rely on IT support for software installations and updates. Initially, her relationship with IT was okay, but over time, it deteriorated. It became super frustrating for her because she felt like they were being purposely condescending. We're talking about a woman who is a Ph.D. candidate.… Let's just say she's more than qualified to do her job. Whenev…

Working in an all-male environment can be rough. Not because women can't keep up, but because sometimes dudes tend to have each other's backs, looking down on female coworkers in the process. What that leads to is a lot of unfair promotions and many heated discussions. Sometimes, it's just not worth staying for. If you can't find a way to succeed at a company, don't worry… There are plenty more out there where you have a chance. Where people will respect you, regardless of whether you're a man…

Women are often underestimated in the workplace. Whether it be IT, construction, or the stock market… Women can't be CEOs! They don't have that thing dangling from in between their legs. You know, that necessary thing that allows a person to 'do a job right'. Luckily, some bosses know when to step in and say 'Enough is enough', leaving clients, customers and even coworkers at a loss for words. Unfortunately, not everyone is lucky to have a good boss. This woman was a plumber, and she went to do…

'You can walk home', Ms. Aunt said to her nephew, unabashedly, only concerned with herself and whether or not she could hang out with her friends. Her nephew hung up on her in tears and called his mother, who, fun fact, was HOSTING this woman in their house. The car that Ms. Aunt had taken was actually her mother-in-law's, so technically, it was not even hers. But hey, before we get ahead of ourselves, let's start at the beginning… One woman shared her entitled SIL's story to r/entitledpeople (…