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comment by rinx

Don't be sorry! It's a conversation I've had myself many times. I'm the only woman on my team (of 12), so when I screw up I feel like I let my gender down. Combine that with reading about how good women supposedly have it, and well, I'm throwing myself a bit of a pity party. I'll wallow a little tonight and move on tommorow, I'm too stubborn to go anywhere.





hogwild  ·  3415 days ago  ·  link  ·  

> when I screw up I feel like I let my gender down.

OH GOSH YES. You just know that someone is watching right now who is going to take your mistake, well, ...

caeli  ·  3415 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    I'm the only woman on my team (of 12), so when I screw up I feel like I let my gender down.

FOR REAL THOUGH. Like, if we're not perfect then we just confirm all the negative stereotypes to these people.

    I'm throwing myself a bit of a pity party. I'll wallow a little tonight

I'm with you in spirit!

rinx  ·  3415 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Thanks so much for the kind words. It's been a tough week, and while normally I don't let that stuff bother me, it's easy to get overwhelmed. When so many people are so comfortable being cruel online, kindness stands out, and you being nice yesterday really helped.

Anyway, feeling better today. Onto the next battle!