tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542318265905350249.post261108329925144472..comments2023-07-31T02:37:41.366-07:00Comments on Woman at Work: Open SeasonDebra Sniderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15467694513460878293noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542318265905350249.post-18919329199016873442007-03-11T11:29:00.000-07:002007-03-11T11:29:00.000-07:00I firmly believe that the most formidable opponent...I firmly believe that the most formidable opponents women face in their struggle to discover who they are, and then succeed, are other women. Particularly those women who insist that one stereotype must be abandoned in favor of another. I am amazed by the number of women who (in my lifetime) have carelessly embraced all of the same pursuits that for decades and centuries have compromised the quality of men's lives and taken them to an early grave. Of course, they also are led to believe that they need an SUV and a Blackberry. The mystery is that women have had ample time to observe mindless men as we were convinced that we must work 80-100 hours/week, acquire a mortgage payment that was just beyond our means, and spend the little free time we managed to salvage watching basketball on the television or playing golf. Women seem to be capable of so much more! It does not appear to me that men are driving these women to insanity. It is other women.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542318265905350249.post-87690580888194822072007-03-02T16:24:00.000-08:002007-03-02T16:24:00.000-08:00I find it sad that Ms. Kellaway would express such...I find it sad that Ms. Kellaway would express such disdain for women standing on each other’s shoulders. Does she actually believe that she got where she is without the help or success of other women? Whether we acknowledge it or not, we are given the opportunities that we get because of the groundwork and protests of our ancestors and those coming before us that gave us a voice in the wilderness.<BR/><BR/>It is unfortunate that Ms. Kellaway does not see the value of women networking and to suggest that some woman telling her success story never did anything for her. Maybe she is the exception instead of the rule. For many of us, we find motivation and a vision for what is possible based on other women’s success. Maybe Ms. Kellaway got back from the network exactly what she gave, nothing! That’s how it usually works, if you expect nothing, the universe will support you and meet your expectations.<BR/><BR/>I support, Ms. Hanson and Ms. Couric in their opinion and support for women supporting women. If we don’t support each other and act as if there is not enough to go around, we will create a hostile and unhealthy environment for us all. I suggest that we start with ourselves and be the change that we want to see in others. Keep networking and keep sharing, there is plenty to go around. Find the network that fits your needs and don’t stop at the first one you find. Keep going, you will know when it’s right for you. One size does not fit all, but it is still a great operating principle, regardless of what Ms. Kellaway has to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8542318265905350249.post-26907038970202406182007-03-01T11:40:00.000-08:002007-03-01T11:40:00.000-08:00Women's affinity groups are still a necessary comp...Women's affinity groups are still a necessary component to retention of women. They also have become important tools in attracting clients and talent. The facts support both of these statements. They serve to establish community, reduce isolation, encourage mentoring, create safe environments for skill developments and allow the leverage of critical mass of women within an organization. If you, as a woman, choose not to take advantage, so be it. But why do you believe you have the right to make that choice for me or others? My suggestion is that Ms. Kelleway use her time in a more effective fashion, like exploring why women's affinity groups are still so valuable. That's a topic worthy of some press.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com