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That qualifier hurts, and you probably don't even notice how you're using it. You say she's one of the smartest women you know in tech, not one of the smartest
by cauterized 12y ago
That qualifier hurts, and you probably don't even notice how you're using it. You say she's one of the smartest women you know in tech, not one of the smartest people you know in tech. Does that mean you don't think she's comparable to men in tech who are better than mediocre?
That's one of the thousand papercuts that gradually bleed off so many women's will to pursue this career.
- reitanqild 12y agoLate but for you or anyone who reads this later: how did you miss that I wrote "women in tech" in quotes? Furthermore, if you read a little closer do you notice another subtlety: she isn't the only one. You seem to look for a reason to get offended. That isn't a good strategy if you are going to work with some of us. Otherwise we're quite ok and happily work with anybody as long as they stay technical instead of going off like you did above. ;-)