| Topic Name: |
Women seeking women |
| Message Name: |
Power in the workplace |
| Date Posted: |
11/23/1999 |
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Pauann, if you're going to relocate for an MBA program, consider Simmons GSM. (URL: www.simmons.edu/gsm ) It's the only business school in the world created especially for women. I'm in the evening program (2 years) but there's also a full-time (11 month) program. There's nothing like the experience of learning among women ... and it's great academically. Plus, the alum network is very tight and extremely supportive. Good luck! |
| Message: |
Dear Augustine:
You sound like you believe there is a giant conspiracy to hold women down. To the contrary, most people, men and women, are trying to balance work and family life. There is plenty of room for solid achievement in any field, without worrying about who is holding you back. There certainly is no great conspiracy against anyone or any group. If anything, the self-declared victim groups such as women and minorities have a great advantage over everyone else these days, but you don't hear everyone complaining.
It is important to understand that when you work for someone else, you answered an ad for 'help wanted'. That's what the boss expects - help. What ever happened to being grateful to the boss for your employment, your paycheck, your health insurance, your 401k and everything else. Whether the boss is a man or a woman, they are human and have their insecurities and their difficulties in understanding subordinates and in communicating with them.
If you are frustrated, you can vote with your feet, and find a better opportunity. But in the meantime, you owe your loyalty to the person responsible for your paycheck and benefits. Be grateful and stop complaining about all this imaginary female victimization nonsense.
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