Women in Tech

I worked really hard to get where I am, but I can also point to a few “lucky breaks” that made all the difference.
How much of your career do you think comes down to luck vs. effort?

Some of the things I’m most proud of at work are invisible—like mentoring a new hire or smoothing over conflict on a project.
What’s an achievement you value even if it didn’t show up in a performance … more

I'm currently building an exciting app for people who love finding and trying new restaurants! I'm looking to recruit a group of alpha users to give feedback on the experience as we build it. … more

never expected that the hardest part of my job would be communication, not the technical skills. Misalignment has caused more stress than any deadline.
What’s one part of your job that surprised you on… more

I used to think ambition only meant chasing promotions and bigger titles. Now I realize it can also mean designing a career that actually fits your life.
How has your definition of ambition changed ove… more

What's your worst "professional" i.e. unprofessional habit. For me it has to be the fact that I use lol in my company email communications a little too much.

Anyone here in a startup ? Coming up on my first year and wondering what my first raise could be. They told me in the interview it would be dependent on how the company performed - which was good. Cur… more

Are there any remote/hybrid sales jobs for AEs/Senior AEs that have low turnover and a relatively attainable quota, outside of the channel?

Would it be wrong of me to fire someone because they complain about their job on their personal social media profiles? I doubt this person thought I would see these. I don't follow them. But sever… more

Are you a camera's on or off type of person when it comes to Zoom Meetings? I prefer to have my camera off, but everyone else I work with seems to love to have theirs on. So I find myself caving a… more

once got feedback that I wasn’t “visible enough” at work—even though my projects were all successful. That’s when I realized part of the job was navigating unspoken rules about perception and presence.
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I studied marketing, but one of the skills I use the most is actually my knack for organizing and simplifying complex projects—it’s not something I thought would be central to my career.
What’s an unex… more

How do you not beat yourself up when something goes wrong at work? I am constantly berating myself even though deep down I know it doesn’t matter too much. Any tips for recalibrating welcome!

Are you striving to be upper management or a CEO, or are you happy where you're at? Everyone treats me like I'm lacking some big career ambition because I have no desire to move into a major … more

What’s your biggest regret when it comes to work? So far, I think I’ve made good choices but I wish I’d done different majors and minors in school to learn more about business when I had the chance

What’s your opinion on over employment (having more than one job)? Is it possible? Would you do it? Do you know someone who has done it?

Anyone else struggling to return to work after the long weekend? I’m really missing hanging out with my kids 

Do you have any boundaries for when you use AI at work? I try not to use it unless it’s truly automating something or saving me hours of time.

I had an interview for a virtual role and the hiring manager was off camera and said I could do either/or. So I just looked at his black and white photo the whole time wtf.

What has been the most rewarding part of your work so far?

For me, I love challenging myself and growing at work. I like showing my kids that I am still learning and growing

Do you include your pronouns on LinkedIn or in your email signature? I can't tell if this is the polite thing to do or if it causes more trouble than it's worth?

How did you know you were about to be promoted? I e had a few conversations with my leader, all positive, but hard to read if it will happen.

Is “job hopping” still a thing? I realize the market is tough right now, but do you still see the benefit of switching jobs every few years as in the past?

What’s the best way to encourage more young girls to get into tech? I volunteer at coding camps and love seeing their excitement. Do you have any tips?

What’s your approach to effective email communication?
I keep emails brief, actionable, and easy to scan. How do you structure yours?

Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend! What’s one thing you do to set yourself up for success on shorter weeks?

How active are you in LinkedIn? I always wonder if the people who are more active see that lead to opportunities. I think it’s another form of social media now.

How does your bonus work? I’m in marketing and it’s based on company performance and I’m wondering if that’s standard

Is your salary keeping up with the cost of living? I got a raise in February, but the cost of living has already outpaced this raise and I'm assuming it's too early for me to ask for another r… more

I have heard of quite a few layoffs at my company, at the same time I’m hearing of huge bonuses at some organizations. It feels like there is becoming a bigger separation in wealth in tech, anyone els… more

I'm in the middle of my vacation, but I can't stop thinking about work. I've already checked my work email six times since I started my vacation. How do you get your mind off of work and a… more

Hi all! Has anyone given feedback to a recruitment team? I had a phone screen with a company that I was interested in and the recruiter was horrible, to the point I asked her should I pause more for h… more

What advice would you give to other women entering your field today?

I would say to stay curious, keep learning, and don’t shy away from the “hard” or less glamorous parts of tech (infrastructure, syst… more

I'm the oldest person on my team 🤣 I'm 37 and don't feel old, normally, but everyone else on my team is under 32. We had to change our team bonding plans because we were going to a 21 and… more

Does your company allow you to have a side gig? I have to have approval and it documented or it’s considered a violation of company policy.

What’s an underrated way your job is flexible? Not just good PTO, Summer Fridays, etc. but a way that’s flexible in a way that’s truly meaningful to you. My boss temporarily let me work M-Th 10 hour d… more

Heels or flats: what kind of footwear does everyone prefer to wear while at work?

Do you ever feel like before PTO you have to “get ahead”? I always feel like I’m still cramming to get a full weeks worth of work done.