I work in a male-dominated field (oil and gas, geology, and petroleum engineering). I love it and do not want to do anything else. I used to work on drilling rigs and currently work on research boats.
It was February 2012. I’d graduated college 2 months before and was earning enough at my new job that I could move to a nicer, bigger place. I was almost finished packing but felt overwhelmed by going through my closet.
Are you a woman considering working in a male-dominated field? Have you recently started a new job and find yourself wondering if you’re really cut out for this? Here are some tips to help you succeed, even if you’re the only woman on the job.
There is no way to avoid it. When you converse with someone in a language that your coworkers do not understand, they will feel left out. In most cases, they mistakenly believe you are talking about them behind their backs
