Workplace Relationships
Lessons from the Frontlines: Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry as a Woman
Being a woman in a male-dominated industry isn’t just about doing your job—it’s about navigating dynamics you never imagined. Early in my career, I had a “boss.” My first actual manager. I learned everything I know about my current career from him—literally everything. He taught me skills, strategy, problem-solving. But he also taught me another lesson: what crippling anxiety feels like when you truly don’t want to be at work.
This man overstepped...
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