Introduction

I am starting this blog as a way to explore the challenges of being a working woman in a mostly male worksite.  Quite often women, and men, have trouble dealing with the unique issues that come up when in a non-traditional workplace.  There is, of course, the obvious issue of harassment, but even in a supportive worksite there are situations that come up which can be difficult to understand how to deal with.   I am looking at the different ways women and men communicate, the way we tackle tasks, and deal with problems.  I am interested in the hierarchy of the workplace, and how to improve advancement opportunities.  I am also interested how to make a workplace more pleasant, and comfortable to be at.  I hope to learn more about people, working relationships, and myself as I write.