Sexism in I.T.
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transYou know what I have just come to realise?
The I.T. sector is totaly sexist!
I'm not unemployable, far from it, and not all that long ago I (as [boyname]) was considered a young genious by employers who would snap me up in a second.
Now, with more experiance and skills under my belt you wouldn't think that would change would you? So why can I find a job? Because the name "Anne" is sat at the top of my CV that is why.
Seriously, in the job I just got layed off from (they say because they couldn't afford to keep me on, but I don't belive that) I noticed a distinct air of sexism within the company, very explicitly at one point. I belive being a woman was part of the reson they actually laid me off.
Part of me wonders if I should drag king it up and use my old name and ID to apply for the job, interview in a male suite, and put on my best male voice. It seems to be the only way I will be taken seriously.
Does anyone know of a non-sexist company looking for a skilled and highly experianced C# .Net developer in the uk (or home working)? If so let me know!
Crossposted to a few places.
The I.T. sector is totaly sexist!
I'm not unemployable, far from it, and not all that long ago I (as [boyname]) was considered a young genious by employers who would snap me up in a second.
Now, with more experiance and skills under my belt you wouldn't think that would change would you? So why can I find a job? Because the name "Anne" is sat at the top of my CV that is why.
Seriously, in the job I just got layed off from (they say because they couldn't afford to keep me on, but I don't belive that) I noticed a distinct air of sexism within the company, very explicitly at one point. I belive being a woman was part of the reson they actually laid me off.
Part of me wonders if I should drag king it up and use my old name and ID to apply for the job, interview in a male suite, and put on my best male voice. It seems to be the only way I will be taken seriously.
Does anyone know of a non-sexist company looking for a skilled and highly experianced C# .Net developer in the uk (or home working)? If so let me know!
Crossposted to a few places.
