The Tech World Is Full Of Testosterone.
By 5pm yesterday, I had the urge to scratch my privates, spit and look at breasts. Yes, I started my new job and guess what? For now, I’m the only female in the building. I do know another woman was interviewed yesterday and 2 others haven’t moved from the old office yet, but come on. Oh, and there is one bathroom. What am I going to do if I have to do the, well, female necessities thing? Take a deep breath, Beth, it’s a damn good job and I better get the raise I was told about in 3 months.
Yesterday consisted of me and another new guy sitting at terminals learning how to take pizza orders. I know one thing- I could never work at a Pizza Hut, especially one in Canada. Those Canadians have more toppings than we do in the US-I was surprised I didn’t see moose as a choice. Overall though, the day was semi-productive. I’m having to re-learn networking since it’s been so long since I’ve used any of my “knowledge” and wouldn’t you know it- the guy training with me went to college for Information Systems. He never said he graduated, but I can bet my butt he’s getting paid more. I’ll show him who’s more intelligent. Me.
I apologize for not responding to comments last night, but DreamHost, the best damn web host in the world (insert sarcasm here), had hardware issues with the server this site is hosted on. After 2 hours of waiting, like the tech guy said to do, I gave up, went to bed and woke up at 3am. This is going to be one hell of a long day. Thank you, Xanax and I believe I’ll drive through McDonald’s this morning and get an iced coffee. I need a kick if I’m going to last until 5:30pm. Now, I must shower, do the makeup thing and hair. I was planning on shaving my legs-but screw it, I’m not expecting I’ll have to take my jeans off for anyone. At least I hope not.
I also had extreme blogging withdrawals yesterday. I need an intervention.
Well I must say that I wish there were more women in the tech field. Guys are fun but not much to look at. It is not sexual harassment, your just a female you you have got boobies.
No really, from a guys prospective, I don’t want to talk to the receptionist, I would like to talk geek with a female from time to time. My wife hates geek speak, I think that she is just getting used to it now though.
It also sucks that you feel that the guy is getting paid more just because he is, well a he. I think that if it helps motovates you then great. Don’t think that just because you are female that you are on the low end of the pay scale. The Tech job that I’m at now I started off at 35k a year. and I had been working in the field for 8 years.
So don’t think that just because you are female that the guy sitting next to you is making more because he is a man, think that he is making more because he knows what he is worth or is a better negotiator.
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Speaking as a girl gamer, I agree, the tech world if full of that dang chemical. But I have faith in you that you will hold your own. Just remember their claim to power is their downfall. Testosterone makes them feel manly, but it also makes them little boys.
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Leigh: Do you really think that a bunch of geeks know how to act around females. Sweaty palms and all. You really can’t put girls and geeks together. I’m reffering to the geekiest of the geek.
Besides, you women like to spank us little boys anyway.
Mouseclone’s last blog post..While Looking around the blog-a-sphere?
Uh, “full of testosterone” as in how the health club is “full of brains”?
You might want to go ahead and keep those legs shaved – you’ll be more aerodynamic as you sprint from the bathroom.
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Moose is actually quite good. Moose steaks are amazing and moose nostrils are considered a delicacy in some native populations.
Cheers,
A Random Canadian Passing Through.
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The tech industry certainly needs more females. Holiday Christmas parties are rarely a lot of fun when the guys are sitting around talking about the new pod racer that they bought in Second Life last night…bring on the eggnog!
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