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Fat lady here, so there was no wearing the right clothes or flirting my way up. (Thank god.) Since I was essentially invisible, I had to make my work impossible to ignore. It's a lot harder than playing the game, but so much more rewarding. And might I add, I've kicked ass.
I hate that you feel like you have to flirt and play a game to get the career you want. I'm a straight shooter. I wear my opinions on my sleeve and am transparent with internal teams and clients. They either think I'm smart or don't but so far it seems to be working for me.
I think what's worked for me is knowing that since I'm a woman, I have to play a certain game. There's no point in me fighting it. I have to wear certain clothes, I have to deal with men in a certain way and make them feel comfortable. I have to be assertive sometimes, flirty at others. If you want to create the career that you want, you have to design this shit and play the game.
I second Havas1. Confidence, wit, laughter and fearlessness have gotten me places.
My experience is similar. Talk straight. Be authentic. Be willing to fight for what you and your team need for success. Don't accept being marginalized. It's exhausting at times but when it works, you find yourself in a very good place. When I was less experienced I felt pressured to play the game by the rules of others. I've learned that people value integrity and bravery. Those traits rare in this business and when you live by them, you are respected.
@CD1 You are DOPE. At my agency, I think for those under 35 here, I am easily the largest. I've struggled with being insecure about my body and what to wear and what it says about me. But I've found out I feel most comfortable, confident, and badass when I'm keeping it casual; much like most the men dress in the office everyday. I'm not worried about what I look like, just the work in front of me. And it feels great ✊🏼
Hell yeah, CW2! Love that we've both figured out what works for us. It's tough being big in what I'd consider a visually driven business. I wasted way too many years fretting about it. I'm happy to report that age evens the playing field. After 40, the double takes die down for all of us, and it's really about the work. I'm more confident now than ever before.
CD1, that is SO awesome to hear. I feel way more reassured going forward in my career hearing that. Thank you!
This is my first job out of school... so I don't have much experience to speak of. Sometimes my supervisors think I have a lot to bring to the table as far as new age things like social media. Other times I feel like I'm left out on important projects because of my age. I am currently the only AM at a very small company, I work my ass off. I try not to give into the notion that I need to dress or look a certain way to be successful. My entire building is pretty casual... but I do feel my best when I put some effort into makeup and a nice outfit. I do see a slight difference in how I'm spoken to when I don't wear makeup. But it is what it is. I perform just the same either way. My goal is to be promoted by January and take the last open office. 💪🏼
Please elaborate, Havas1.