This: Its about the work environment. My partner was a female chip designer who after 25 years got out of the business (in start up, saved up for early retire

This: Its about the work environment. My partner was a female chip designer who after 25 years got out of the business (in start up, saved up for early retirement..) Being an early employee well compensated. She loved her work, but not the environment, which while not outright hostile, wasn't good. She's got thick skin. Its the environment thats keeping women out, not the work. If you don't think your getting a fair shake, you aren't going to stick around.