The 5 best things about being a woman in tech no one tells you about
When I began studying computer science six years ago, I wondered how the gender imbalance would affect my career in tech. We all hear it in the news: sexual harassment, “brogrammers”, gender bias, etc.
What we don’t talk about are some of the awesome advantages of being a woman in tech.
Disclaimer, your experience will vary. I finished my CompSci degree from an mid-west city university a little over a year ago — so, including internships, I’ve only been working in the field for about two years.
I also have a tendency to find a humorous silver lining in everything.
The bathrooms are spotless and practically always empty
Less women = less people using the bathroom. Simple math.
I love my privacy in the bathroom — don’t everyone? It’s hard to drop a deuce when there is someone chatting on their cell phone in the stall next door. When there aren’t many women in the office, the chances of getting a moment of privacy in the public bathroom are much higher — a highly underrated perk.
I guess it will wildly depend on where you work or study, but I have always had the luxury of a clean, private bathroom in my workplace. Although, I guess it is…
