A survey recently conducted by Harper’s Bazaar questioned 500 professional women with top jobs in finance, newspapers and health care about their attitudes on their office environments. Here are a few nuggets:
– 85% have cried in the bathroom (I wonder how many men have?!)
– 3 out of 5 would rather work directly for a man than a woman
– 86% said they would flirt with a male colleague if it meant they got their way
– 7 out of 10 said they were empowered at work by wearing high heels
The bottom line is, if you got it – flaunt it. I always loved Jack Nicholson’s character’s line in As Good As It Gets when he’s asked how he writes women characters so well: “I think of a man, and I take away reason and accountability.”
Now of course, I don’t feel that way (so hold back those mean e-mails) but apparently other woman do! Why else would they not want to work for another woman?
In my experience, working for a man and a woman are VERY different experiences – each with there share of pros and cons. This is an issue I definitely want to explore at greater length on a future podcast, so if you feel you can add something to the topic – hit us up at jobacle@gmail.com. With the prospect of a female commander-in-chief looming… there’s lots to talk about!
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