All woman work environment: Does it work for you?
Wonder what it is like working in an environment where most of your colleagues are men? I posed this question to some of my friends, and here’s one perspective from a teacher (prefers not to be named) at The British School in New Delhi.
“Working in an almost all-female environment, I would definitely like more male colleagues at work. Foremost reason being that in an all female environment, the women are constantly gossiping, bitching, cribbing – not particularly in that order though! Despite their being constant work pressure, they somehow manage to find the time to indulge in all, or, some of this. With male colleagues, however, one can hope for a more professional and thereby a better work environment.”
What’s you take on it? Write in at ajay@ajayjain.com.
For me, regarding work, I prefer dealing with males. They are more serious in handling tasks and giving them in within deadlines. Women, sometimes, tend to be more talkative and delaying their job. Of course, I’m not generalizing, I’m a female myself and I enjoy being one. But I do my best to be one only in my social life and not in work premises. Also, when you work with guys, your learning curve and problem solving skills increases and it helps in self development for sure.
Comment by Salma — September 28, 2007 @ 3:13 pm
in all female environment,there is lot of back stabbing,bitching and lack of trust in each other. i am a teacher and i find greater exchange of creative ideas with male- colleagues around u.females tend to misguide u and use your potential to there advantage.
Comment by shivani — May 11, 2008 @ 3:03 pm
I am stunned you posted this ‘TEACHER’ person’s perspective. Women do indulge in long conversations yet still manage to finish work on time. This is called multi-tasking, something idiotic men are unaware of.
Also, women are smarter and more sensible as we ‘COMMUNICATE’ and not just act busy and look silly.
Comment by Jennifer — November 21, 2008 @ 12:27 pm