What is your experience of being a woman working in tech, in a typically male-dominated environment?
Samuel H. asked during the live chat Women in Tech at TUI! to TUI
Category: Diversity
Date asked: Friday, March 8, 2024
Last reviewed: Friday, March 8, 2024
Anastasiia S.
data analyst
In my team, we have a lovely 50-50 balance, which was a great insight when I was joining. I am always supported and proud to say I have not experienced different treatment at work because of my gender. Skills-based self-evaluation is my mantra:)
Friday, March 8, 2024
Alina F.
Developer
Hi Samuel,
Of course this can be a challenge. I think most women in this industry have at some point had the experience of not being taken seriously or similar. However I personally did not have this experience in TUI. This might have something to do with our company culture where asking questions is very encouraged and not looked down upon. I also feel like if this happens to me or a colleague now I would have no hesitation to call out this behaviour or adress it with someone - because at tui we respect each other and in a productive working environment there is no room for stuff like this :)
Friday, March 8, 2024
Paula A.
project manager
So far it has been positive. I have worked in male dominated industries for over 16 years now. There are challenges at times, but with a bit of patience can be overcome. I think it´s key not to feel overwhelmed when you join meetings with about 20 male colleagues as I did in the past. We must be assertive and put our points across
Friday, March 8, 2024
Anastasiia S.
data analyst
Love the comment about "We must be assertive and put our points across" from Paula +1!
Friday, March 8, 2024
Paula A.
project manager
Thanks, Ana! I think that is the key...not to feel intimidated by the environment. It does also help with your confidence
Friday, March 8, 2024