This Woman’s Male Colleague Openly Told Her People Won't Hire Women Who Might Get Pregnant. Now More Women Are Sharing Their Own Infuriating Stories In ResponseHere's what happened, in Mahiyah's own words:"I was catching up with a male network of mine, who is a director of a marketing firm, and he said lots of hiring managers think, 'Why would anyone hire a 27-year-old going to have a baby vs.
Everyone says they want more women in STEM and in cybersecurity, but where are the pathways and opportunities?" She continues,"I wouldn't want to work at a place that would essentially shame me for having children when I can't possibly control my 'biological clock.'", said,"When I was a postdoc I heard something like this in very hushed tones at a top research institution for a tenure track position. Scummy. important to have women on the hiring committees.".
"Later when I browsed their company, I people complaining about being asked if they have kids/plan to have them. I felt so insulted, because why do I have to hide my daughter to get hired? Its fucked up. was also a position in cybersecurity."recalled"the epiphany I had at 19 that jobs asked for your title — Ms., Mrs., or Miss — and even if it's optional, it is the stupidest, easiest way for them to turn down your application.
This type of discrimination doesn't go away when people get past childbearing age, either."On the flip side, with being older, ageism is rampant," said."I am in sudden pursuit of a job laid off , andpartner, adoption and surrogacy included. In my team of eight engineers and one architect , three had new births in the last year and one more will be going on leave in May. It speaks to the culture of the company when the benefit works for everyone.