Picture this: you're a female engineer at a tech company, one of only two women in technical roles. Your company loves to parade you around as the 'token girl engineer' at every recruiting event. But what happens when you finally decide to speak up about the reality of the situation? 🤯 One brave woman shared her experience, and let's just say, things got heated! 🔥
👩💻 'Token Girl Engineer' Spills the Tea at Recruiting Event: Drama Ensues! 🍵
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The Token Girl Engineer's Dilemma
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The Question That Started It All
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Promo Materials vs. Reality
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The Honest Answer
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The Double Life of a Token Girl Engineer
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The Trailblazer vs. The Head-Down Engineer
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Appreciation and Consequences
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The HR Meeting
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The Token vs. Trailblazer Debate
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The Contradictions
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The Honest Description
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The Manager's Frustration
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The Engineer's Response
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The Aftermath
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The Future
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The Token Girl Engineer's Stand: A Tale of Courage and Consequences 🦸♀️
So, our fearless female engineer finally had enough of being the 'token girl engineer' and decided to give an honest answer about her company's diversity at a recruiting event. The young woman who asked the question appreciated the honesty, but the manager wasn't too happy 😠. After a heated meeting with HR and her manager, our protagonist is no longer allowed to publicly represent the company (which she's totally fine with, by the way 😉). Now, she's looking for new opportunities, but will her manager's anger cause any issues? Only time will tell! Meanwhile, let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🌐💬
Employee confronts employer for being the 'token woman' at events 👊
nikokazini | nikokazini
Employee faces disrespect and underpayment, time to move on? 💼
dearthofhappy | dearthofhappy
Defend yourself with a lawyer present 👨🏻💺 and record the meeting 📴.
The__Riker__Maneuver | The__Riker__Maneuver
Female engineer shares experience of being token woman in workplace. 💪
Oracle5of7 | Oracle5of7
Marginalized community member shares importance of preparing for workplace prejudice.
Willing-Survey7448 | Willing-Survey7448
Female engineers share experiences of tokenism and isolation in industry.
Aggressive-Half2386 | Aggressive-Half2386
💰Being a trailblazer shouldn't mean doing two jobs for one pay. NTA💼
scpdavis | scpdavis
Celebrating International Women's Day with a NTA comment 😊
garyisaunicorn | garyisaunicorn
Woman in engineering agrees with NTA comment, adds humor 😂
personofpaper | personofpaper
👩💼 Standing up for yourself at work can be risky business.
xrapwhiz43 | xrapwhiz43
Female engineer discusses impact of recruiting on promotions, supports women in tech. 💪
Fun-Introduction-551 | Fun-Introduction-551
Female engineer discusses 'glue work' and gender discrimination in industry.
alizarincrimson | alizarincrimson
INFO: Commenter asks about diversity recruitment leadership demographics. (NTA)
ginsengtea3 | ginsengtea3
Honesty is the best policy! 🙌 NTA for speaking up.
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👏 Stand up for yourself! Threaten legal action against hostile work environment.
stangAce20 | stangAce20
Women in tech face emotional labor to be honest about diversity. 😔
loosegoose42 | loosegoose42
Being singled out, even positively, can still be alienating. 👍
mall_goth420 | mall_goth420
NTA comment defends 'Token Girl Engineer' and criticizes company culture.
linzzzzi | linzzzzi
Representation matters. Solidarity with fellow underrepresented women in STEM. ✊
Easy_Historian_3560 | Easy_Historian_3560
Being the 'token girl engineer' is hurting the company's image. 💫
Quirky-Masterpiece-4 | Quirky-Masterpiece-4
Encouraging women in STEM is important, but not at the cost of hypocrisy. NTA 👏
Reptar1988 | Reptar1988
This engineer deserves better! 💯
Schlumpf | Schlumpf
Female engineer thanks 'Token Girl Engineer' for honesty and support 👏
adventurestori | adventurestori
Supportive reply to NTA comment, warns of potential consequences. 🚧
Trin_42 | Trin_42
Protect yourself in meetings with HR. Print JD, chat records 📝📞, record (if legal) 🎥, bring witness 👥
alebrije_ | alebrije_
Tech industry job security discussed with a positive outlook 👍
Duukt | Duukt
Marketing professional advocates for respecting women in STEM workplaces. 💪
callmecookie88 | callmecookie88
Being the only woman engineer of color isn't true diversity. 👩🏽🔬
GerFubDhuw | GerFubDhuw
👍 Truth-telling earns NTA judgment in drama-filled recruiting event.
RealDealBillMcNil | RealDealBillMcNil
Diversity and inclusion matter. Unpaid labor is unacceptable. 💪🏻
MariaInconnu | MariaInconnu
NTA. Retention is key to increasing diversity in engineering. 💪
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Female engineer advises to report unequal treatment to HR and seek better opportunities. 💪
LadyLightTravel | LadyLightTravel
Honesty wins: commenter called out HR and was NTA.
Nalahs_mom29 | Nalahs_mom29
Unpaid work? 🤔 NTA, apply for new jobs and talk to HR.
blueseayellowsun | blueseayellowsun
Female engineer finds success in state employment with male subordinates. 💪
Swedishpunsch | Swedishpunsch
Employee vents frustration at being token female engineer at recruiting event. ESH 👎
BikingOtter | BikingOtter
Playing devil's advocate, but NTA for chasing away candidate. Gender diversity matters.
Proplyd-0628 | Proplyd-0628
Employee's funny but risky behavior at recruiting event.
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Fellow woman in STEM supports 'Token Girl Engineer' amidst diversity issues. ✊
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Diverse applicant calls out companies' false advertising and extra work demands. NTA.
bjorn_mangosson | bjorn_mangosson
Bring a witness to the meeting tomorrow. You're NTA 👍
sunflowerdenim | sunflowerdenim
Female engineer relates to 'Token Girl Engineer' and criticizes recruiting events.
ellanida | ellanida
Male engineer supports OP's NTA response to sexist diversity expectations. 💪
briareus08 | briareus08
👍 Standing up against gender discrimination in the workplace. #NTA
Otherwise_Nothing_53 | Otherwise_Nothing_53
NTA but risky career move. Better to express diversity goals tactfully. 🤔
Half_Man1 | Half_Man1
Experienced engineer exposes company's lack of diversity. NTA 💯
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Female engineer shares positive experience in male-dominated field. 👍
PizzaAndWine99 | PizzaAndWine99
Diversity in STEM shouldn't be a marketing gimmick. 💪🏽
hightidesoldgods | hightidesoldgods
Employee criticized company at hiring event, facing consequences ⚠️
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Female engineer shares experience of tokenism in workplace. 👏
quiidge | quiidge
Commenter suggests better approach for handling workplace issue. 👍
itsnotlikewereforkin | itsnotlikewereforkin
Demanding fair compensation for extra work 💰
thotphomet | thotphomet
Employee's honesty leads to drama and ESH judgement. 🤷♀️
thefrizz6 | thefrizz6
🤦♀️ Awkwardness and lack of professionalism noted by commenter.
Gh3tt0fabs | Gh3tt0fabs
Gender bias in the workplace: Not the a**hole for speaking up 👏
Viennah_ | Viennah_
Former HR director agrees with NTA comment. Standing ground applauded 💯
Evil_Gardener | Evil_Gardener
Fair compensation for extra work is non-negotiable 💰
tarak8isgr8 | tarak8isgr8
👍 Good advice on diversity and leaving toxic workplaces.
Decent_Bandicoot122 | Decent_Bandicoot122
Female engineer criticized for sharing 'token girl' opinion during recruiting event.
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Commenter calls out bait post and sub's bad moderation 👀
RIOTSHIELDD | RIOTSHIELDD
Company claims to value minorities, then silences them. 🤪
wesellfrenchfries | wesellfrenchfries
Impressed by NTA's actions and advice on diverse hiring practices. 🙌
Crystal010Rose | Crystal010Rose
Commenter calls out both company and employee for missed opportunity ⚖️
rhunter99 | rhunter99
Missed opportunity to address unfair work hours and pay 💰
wheretheFdoistart | wheretheFdoistart
Redditors demand updates on this mysterious situation 🤔
WriteAnotherWoods | WriteAnotherWoods
Clear conscience, no a**hole here. Stand up for yourself. 🤞
GazelleFearless5381 | GazelleFearless5381
Employee speaks up, faces consequences. NTA, but job hunting recommended. 👍
MadOvid | MadOvid
