Women in Tech

When you send an email from your phone - do you keep “sent from an iPhone” in the message?

I always delete it. I don’t know why. But I see execs keep it in.

How do you know when it’s time to stop job hunting and just settle in? I’ve been interviewing on and off for months, and every new role starts to look the same. Wondering if it’s burnout or instinct.

I joined Tech from Retail mgmt in 2022. I’ve managed to secure a position that I’m good at and grateful for the opportunity to shift my wheelhouse around. However, my company isn’t paying what I need … more

Everyone wants AI, bigger, better, faster, but no one wants an AI Data Center in or near their town. I’m sorry, if you want AI, you’re going to have let us build these data centers.

For anyone who’s transitioned from corporate to startup life (or vice versa), what was the hardest adjustment? I’ve been in startups for years and I’m realizing how different it feels when structure a… more

What’s a small change you’ve made at work that made your day noticeably easier? I started blocking off the first 30 minutes of my morning as “setup time” — no meetings, no Slack — and it’s been a game… more

Looking for a way to celebrate my leader - anyone have any meaningful but also not over the top ways to celebrate someone? Thanks in advance!

Looks like I will be spending more time in the office after 5+ years remote. Not really looking to find a new role since I’m close to Fire, any input on what helped you make this transition back to in… more

Do you think burnout comes more from workload or from lack of control? I’ve been thinking a lot about how much autonomy impacts motivation lately.

Have you started using AI regularly in your day-to-day work yet? If so, what’s one task it actually helps with — and what’s one where it just makes things messier?

When interviewers ask you how you're using AI in your work, what do you say? Because I'm still fighting using AI, but I hear more and more employers aren't hiring people who don't use … more

What platforms have helped you land jobs? Is anyone getting jobs on LinkedIn? Or is applying directly to the company site the way to go?

Anyone else feel the holidays crept up fast this year? I already am hearing in meetings comments around the holidays and what’s realistic to complete this year/move to January.

I’ve noticed I feel the most fulfilled at work when I can see the direct impact of what I do.
When does your work feel most meaningful to you?

Have my first interview coming up that will entail needing to create a “proposal” and present - any advice on what’s helped you do this in the past? Thanks in advance!

Seeking some advice here - I am an IC and have no intention of ever being a leader. I do feel like each role I step into keeps pushing leadership is the only way to “advance”, anyone have any input on… more

Even with years of experience, I sometimes still feel like I’m figuring it out as I go.
What helps you quiet imposter syndrome when it shows up?

I used to think managing my time was the key to productivity, but I’ve realized managing my energy matters even more.
Do you structure your workday around when you have the most energy?

I struggle with people who send a ping that just says hello and don’t follow up with their ask until you respond. What is the reason behind this?

Our company is releasing annual raises and it is barely nothing! It is not even keeping up with a livable wage.

I hate how external hires make so much more money. It’s a huge incentive to leave.

There is so much hate and division. I am very politically passionate but I try to keep it out of work. How can I do that? How can I keep it down?

Looking back, the times I’ve grown the fastest in my career were when I had a mentor guiding me.
Have you ever had a mentor who made a big impact on your work?

I thought the hardest part of my job would be learning the technical skills, but it turned out to be navigating team dynamics.
What’s something about your role that surprised you once you were in it?

With AI data centers destroying the planet and AI itself destroying the economy and job market, at what point do we say enough! Some technological advancements cause more harm than good.

Another female at my job has been speaking poorly of me - saying things that just simply aren’t true and it’s so hurtful. ESP when we work in a male dominated field it’s so hurtful to have one of the … more

I don’t believe my job will be impacted by layoffs at least for the foreseeable future (fingers crossed, I know that can change) is there anything besides updating your resumes that you can do to prep… more

How often are you expected or willing to work during the weekends? I used to have a strong policy against forcing myself to work during my free time. However, given all of the layoff rumors lately, I&… more

What role has networking or community played in your professional growth?

I’m looking to expand my network and a mentor. But it is so much work, I’m trying to determine if it’s worth the time.

Has anyone's job been affected by tariffs yet? I saw that my industry is next on the hit list and I'm not sure what to expect. If the materials cost more and more, will companies cut staff to … more

How early do you join virtual meetings? I will not join if someone starts the call 5+ minutes early, I dread the small talk and will always wait until the meeting start.

I'm about to receive an offer from a company but I also found out that Im pregnant. What do I do? It would be October by the time I receive the offer and then after one calendar month of notice pe… more

What hobby or interest is a major turn off in someone you want to date? I get so much flak for this, but I won't date someone who hunts or fishes. These activities are so boring to me and the smel… more

How have you built confidence in environments where you may have felt underestimated?

I’m feeling very low confident in my new roles at work. Looking to build confidence

I’ve had projects completely fall apart despite months of work, and the hardest part wasn’t the failure—it was getting the motivation to start fresh again. What helps you bounce back after a setback a… more

If you’re in a meeting that seems to be going off topic or not as productive as needed, how do you handle that? I hate feeling like meetings were a waste of time.