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  • RE: Why are we still talking about Women in Tech?

    tim.short (10/6/2010)


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    That way the child care was shared, and the husband was able to continue with losing any sick days.

    A few years ago this would have been impossible.

    Tim

    This is the...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Why are we still talking about Women in Tech?

    denisemc (10/6/2010)


    By many measures the number of women in IT has declined precipitously in the last 20 or so years. For example, the number of CS degrees awarded to women...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Why are we still talking about Women in Tech?

    karen_cote (10/6/2010)


    I got a chuckle out of the 'geek factor' - that's exactly why I decided to enter the field! Finally, after being the odd-girl-out, I fit in.

    There is...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Women and Men - Same or Different?

    Sometimes you need to check the perspective.

    Years ago at another company there was a woman who made quite a bit of noise about being resented because she was a female...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Women and Men - Same or Different?

    mtillman-921105 (10/5/2010)


    pjdiller (10/5/2010)


    I'm short. Don't tall people make more on the average? :discuss:

    From what I've heard on the news, more tall people become managers.

    Numerous studies have demonstrated a...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Women and Men - Same or Different?

    david_wendelken (10/4/2010)


    That said, life isn't fair.

    It isn't fair that guys expect me to give a rat's hindquarters about professional sports teams.

    It isn't fair that I'm not "one...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Women and Men - Same or Different?

    Craig Farrell (10/4/2010)


    I would counter, however, there are women who do that. At the same time, these women, by their own gender(!) are called 'butch', 'alphagirl', ... etc. ...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Women and Men - Same or Different?

    Steve Jones - Editor (10/4/2010)


    Overall that might be true, though I wonder. Most of the "geeks" and IT folks I now don't really negotiate at all.

    Negotiating for initial salary is...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Women and Men - Same or Different?

    tim.kay (10/4/2010)


    David Lean (10/4/2010)


    Sure a female doll & doll house may be hard for him to relate to. But buy him a few "Star Wars" dolls (action figures) & a...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Women and Men - Same or Different?

    cmcc (10/4/2010)


    Anyway, I see men taking more risks and demanding more pay, whereas women will take the job that is convenient, at the pay that is offered.

    True or not true?

    On...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Women and Men - Same or Different?

    Grant Fritchey (10/4/2010)


    Hey Wendy! Excellent editorial. 110% agreement. You really couldn't have put it any better.

    BTW, regarding boys & girls & toys, I have twins, one boy, one girl, our...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Hot Skills

    I have long argued that being only a computer science person is relatively useless in the real world. The CS knowledge must be accompanied by strong knowledge in at least...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Great Service – All About Attitude

    I was recently at an event where the food service was provided by the local college cafeteria.

    It was 'serve yourself' style but the trays were always fresh and full. People...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Please don’t Tweet this, but…

    It's really just the old game with somewhat different stakes.

    You don't say publicly or to unknown individuals, any thing you wish to remain quiet. Politicians for years have used 'off...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

  • RE: Talking To You Makes Me Smarter

    Conversation is one of the most significant components of human social evolution.

    It's far more than just 'need to know' transfer of information. It's a complex interaction which involves mapping of...

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    -- FORTRAN manual for Xerox Computers --

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