The Invisible Workload That Drags Women Down
Who holds it all down…IN THEIR HEADS…because others often don’t pick up the slack? Women do, that’s who. Give their brains a rest!
Who holds it all down…IN THEIR HEADS…because others often don’t pick up the slack? Women do, that’s who. Give their brains a rest!
Stop competing with other women. “When you meet a woman who is intimidatingly witty, stylish, beautiful, and professionally accomplished, befriend her. Surrounding yourself with the best people doesn’t make you look worse by comparison. It makes you better.”
“While previous research has shown that early and mid-career female academics take on more administration and “caring, supportive and collegiate” roles than men, acting as a brake on their promotion chances, the latest interviews show this trend continues when women …
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