RE: Romney's dodge on equal pay.
October 17, 2012 at 4:46 pm
(This post was last modified: October 17, 2012 at 4:53 pm by Autumnlicious.)
I was at an event put on by one of the local SF companies to talk about recruiting women into the business (software companies to be specific). So guys like me who are interested in outreach and gaining new talent are invited to network, speak and advise young women on "making it into the scene".
I, others and famous millionaires like Marissa Meyers focus on telling women to take ownership of their ideas and to be confident. That's the common gist. To stand up for oneself, like those ladies at NewsWeek who broke out of the coffee room dead end jobs and pushed to be writers and editors for major articles. We focus on the confidence bit, because obvious
One of the events, Marissa Meyers actually came and talked about succeeding as a woman in industry. Basically give advice that pseudo-recruiters like me (in a start up, you always are representing your company and seeking good blood) were trying to give.
She was direct, confident and quick. As a male working in a mostly male environment, I immediately recognized and respected her implicitly.
She asserted herself just like my managers assert themselves.
One common thing to note is that hatred other women gave Marissa Meyers when she told them to "be confident" and not phrase things weakly like "I kinda think if...".
However, when I, a guy, gave advice from my role as someone who'd interview an incoming candidate at my company (the same advice), I would get enthusiastic nods and agreement.
FOR THE SAME GODDAMN ADVICE.
On one hand, women do not succeed in the workplace because they fail to take control and deal with things directly.
On the other hand, women who do succeed in the workplace endure the envy and hatred of their peers.
Some of the most bizarre and illogical forms of envy too. :S
I, others and famous millionaires like Marissa Meyers focus on telling women to take ownership of their ideas and to be confident. That's the common gist. To stand up for oneself, like those ladies at NewsWeek who broke out of the coffee room dead end jobs and pushed to be writers and editors for major articles. We focus on the confidence bit, because obvious
One of the events, Marissa Meyers actually came and talked about succeeding as a woman in industry. Basically give advice that pseudo-recruiters like me (in a start up, you always are representing your company and seeking good blood) were trying to give.
She was direct, confident and quick. As a male working in a mostly male environment, I immediately recognized and respected her implicitly.
She asserted herself just like my managers assert themselves.
One common thing to note is that hatred other women gave Marissa Meyers when she told them to "be confident" and not phrase things weakly like "I kinda think if...".
However, when I, a guy, gave advice from my role as someone who'd interview an incoming candidate at my company (the same advice), I would get enthusiastic nods and agreement.
FOR THE SAME GODDAMN ADVICE.
On one hand, women do not succeed in the workplace because they fail to take control and deal with things directly.
On the other hand, women who do succeed in the workplace endure the envy and hatred of their peers.
Some of the most bizarre and illogical forms of envy too. :S
Slave to the Patriarchy no more
