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Most women in IT work overtime to advance in their careers (www.helpnetsecurity.com)
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As a historically male-dominated industry, many IT companies have been described as having limited career development opportunities for female employees, according to Acronis. Issues like lack of mentorship, inadequate policies for work-life balance, and sometimes even a culture of exclusion have contributed to this. To gain insight into the current state of gender diversity in IT, Acronis commissioned a survey of full-time female employees to gauge their sentiments on equality in the IT industry and … More → The post Most women in IT work overtime to advance in their careers appeared first on Help Net Security.

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[–] BobbyShmurda 6 points 2 months ago

I was working 60+ hours a week chasing promotions, pay raises, and bonuses. Then I'd have to read and study a couple of hours at night to stay current.

Burned myself out. So not worth it.