#48 “My reporting manager liked to give me lessons on how to be an effective woman in tech, thinking that he was an ally in the space.”

“My reporting manager liked to give me lessons on how to be an effective woman in tech, thinking that he was an ally in the space. I remember once using the word confused, which turned into a time to explain that women shouldn't say that word because they already have a leg down in the world. Other lessons included letting me know how I can change my behavior or handle my frustrations instead of having the men I work with change their behavior.”