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Being “too nice” doesn’t hold women back—being too accommodating does. Finance rewards those who own their value and play the game. Saying no, taking credit, and negotiating aggressively aren’t just options—they’re necessary skills. If you don’t advocate for yourself, no one else will.
I think of "nice" as being personable and there's nothing wrong with that. Where it gets dangerous is when you're too obsequious or too eager to please. It's best, I find, to present a friendly yet confident attitude. Don't be a pushover, but don't be overly negative or mean-spirited. It's always best to let the work stand on its own, but there are times you have to stand your ground and set some boundaries.
I think the other comments are right about being nice not necessarily being the problem. I think we should continue to stick by our values no matter what, however, that doesn’t mean we should be total pushovers. We have to learn to advocate for ourselves, this doesn’t make us any less nice.