VL AddedSaturday, February 25, 2017 at 1:38 PM What can I do if I find sexism and prejudices in my next company to the point of affecting my situation there? Hello! I had a bad experience in my last company. It was very small, with very sexist male engineers. Basically all of them, except the manager, told me that it was a job for a MALE engineer. Spite of all my efforts and my manager support, they didn't accept me in their group, treated me like my work was not good enough and said sexist things in my presence (for example, my coworker said to my manager, when he was talking to me: "I want a girl in the office! A GIRL. Where is my girl?"). I worked very hard and I was successful with the customer in all deliveries, so the problem was not my work, the problem was their prejudices. I'm quitting and starting in a new large company next week. They look more proffessional and were very enthusiastic about hiring me. What if this happen again? I can't help but try to find ways to look bolder so that none would think that I'm "the woman" they don't respect. Is this worth it? What do you recommend? Thanks! KR. VL Related to Aeronautical/Aerospace , Bioengineering/Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Communication Skills, Computer, Computers, Earth Resources, Electrical, Energy, Engineering Skills, Environmental, Industrial, Machines, Materials, Mechanical, Nuclear, Opportunities/Challenges for Women, Self Doubt, Software, Space, Special fields and Interdisciplinary, Transportation & Travel, Unique Challenges, Work Environment, Working with People Areas of Impact Computers, Energy, Machines, Space, Transportation & Travel Reset Sort By Default Aurelia Gooden , The Chicago School of Professional Psychology / Wayne State University Answered Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 8:38 PM Hello, VL. I am sorry for your experience. It is a great time to be a woman in the sciences. However, sometimes, the world is not prepared for our unique methods of being naturally caring yet strong, but with a splash of flamboyance. As you probably do, I also have a one-of-a-kind sense of style. I would suggest that you remain loyal to your inner being. You have a special reason for existing and performing as an engineer. Sexism is a problem in manufacturing and it is definitely not taken seriously. It is very easy to graduate with an engineering degree and to join a company only to realize that the company actually expected a secretary. Gender roles die hard and Baby Boomers still rule the world. Sadly, this will be the truth for a few more years. Don't worry about the role at the new company. Focus on being the best engineer in production. The world will take its time to accept us, but don't wait on it - we have too much work to do, and afterward, we'll go to the salon. -Aurelia