Leaving great job to work with mixed genders?

[Clmtxx]

I have landed a great job part time in a small law firm as a compliance officer. Been there 6 months and they are very happy with me.

Its by my home, flexible, small so room for growth, non-toxic, and lovely colleagues and environment, great opportunities...however, its all women...no men at all, the pay isn't as good as closer to London and I don't feel fulfilled - I feel bored.

Am I unreasonable for wanting to change this opportunity for something where I work alongside men AND women?

I love my colleagues but we are ALL in totally different life stages. I am the ONLY single lady and I also have a 2 year old. Work is somewhere I want to be busy, sociable and work hard (being interested in what Im doing) as I dont get this at home. Also I want to be somewhere stable enough that I can support my son, which is why Im sticking at this.

There is just something different about working with a range of different people, both genders in different stages of life.

But I have been told I am ridiculous to give up a great opportunity because of this. 'Work is work' but the bottom line is - I am bored and not enjoying!!

In my previous roles I have met some great friends and had some great times working on projects together etc. Here I dont feel any vibe.

If the job is that good in all other ways, can you find ways to socialise with both sexes out of work? Or is it that having your son makes that difficult?

Sounds like a strange reason to me but you know how you feel so not unreasonable if you’d prefer something different. Life is too short to be bored at work unless you’re earning a shit ton.

I don't think it's got anything to do with 'genders', I think you're generally underestimated. You need a bigger, busier office, so yeah you should look to move.

I don't think 'work is work' is something that 'works' for everyone at all. A lot of people are passionate about their careers, and there's nothing wrong with that. And I totally get needing to feel like an adult and get stuck in when you've got a toddler at home!

I work in a predominantly female profession and it’s rare that a man is in the team. I love the female only space and we’re all at different stages, married, single, kids, no kids, grandkids. It may be that it’s specific to your office.