Forums to support women work in male dominated enviroment?

[Plsbemyturn]

Hi,

I work in male dominated environment and I really struggle of how I am being treated by people who hardly know me because they assume I can't do it. I am an introvert and english isn't my first language so this probably have some impact on it. I am fine with people who work closely with me but since company re-structured, I have to work with people from various offices. I am at the point where I am feel I need to leave my work place.

Does anyone know any forums out there to support women like me? Thanks in advance.

@Plsbemyturn I am so sorry you feel like this.

I do not know any specific forums but I would certainly recommend this book.

Nice girls don't get the corner office

I think if you are genuinely unhappy maybe it is right to leave. But if so, find something good to go to first. Maybe give yourself a few months to see if things get better and if not allow yourself time to change your job.

Good luck.

I have always worked in male dominated workplaces. Often on building sites. I try to see no differences and just get on with my job. My plan was to prove I was good by just getting on with it. It has worked quite well. I think you can do it. Just try to be professional at all times and friendly. Be bold enough to state your view. There are complete misogynists out there, usually a tiny minotity, but you can get everyone else on side.
Good luck.

How did you get on OP?I work in a male dominated industry and always tried to prove I could do it.I have lasted 35 years.
Only recently have I begin to deteste the banter about abortions!! It is repulsive to me and it may also be a generational thing as I am much older than my colleagues.Men have the same worries as women.
It is much better to see people as people regardless of gender I believe.