#professional women

[beccawise7]

Strong, successful women surround themselves with like minded women, always. ~beccawise7💜🖤

[blackqueen4l]

Watch "#shorts" on YouTube

#nurses #nursesweek

[gogoigo]

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[tamacathers]

Day 4 - Fene to Pontedeume Sunday, October 1

Today, Margaret and I left Fene super early. I woke up, well rested, a 5 am.  We had prepacked, as the day was to be even hotter than yesterday. We were ready at 6:45 – and hour earlier than yesterday.  It was great! There was no traffic, no one on the street, and since we were in the city, there was plenty enough light. It was cool and everything was good.  Yes, the hill was steep. I had been…

[girltalkcollectives]

Double Standard Dictionary: A Guide to Things That Are Only "Problems" When Women Do Them

Let's have an honest conversation about something that drives me absolutely crazy. You know those little comments and judgments that somehow only seem to apply to women? Yeah, we need to talk about that.

The Professional Edition

When men vs. when women do the exact same thing:

He's assertive → She's aggressive

He's focused → She's cold

He's passionate → She's emotional

He's dedicated → She's obsessed

He's confident → She's arrogant

He's strategic → She's manipulative

He's busy → She's neglecting her life

The Dating Double Standards

The classics that never seem to die:

He's dated around → She has "a past"

He's a bachelor → She's "left on the shelf"

He's selective → She's picky

He's career-focused → She's married to her job

He's a social butterfly → She's attention-seeking

He's "finding himself" → She needs to settle down

He's direct → She's desperate

The Appearance Police

The endless contradictions:

Look professional, but not too try-hard

Be attractive, but not attention-seeking

Wear makeup, but keep it "natural"

Be fit, but not too muscular

Dress well, but not too sexy

Look youthful, but not immature

Age gracefully, but never look old

The Emotion Edition

How it's perceived:

His anger is justified → Her anger is hysteria

His sadness is deep → Her sadness is dramatic

His stress is from hard work → Her stress is from "not coping"

His excitement is enthusiasm → Her excitement is over-the-top

His concerns are valid → Her concerns are paranoid

His anxiety is pressure → Her anxiety is weakness

The Family Chronicles

The never-ending judgment:

He's babysitting → She's just parenting

He's helping around the house → She's doing her job

He's focused on work → She's neglecting family

He needs time to himself → She's selfish

He's weighing his options → She's wasting time

He's figuring out what he wants → Her clock is ticking

The Office Politics

Things I'm tired of seeing:

Men get mentored → Women get hit on

Men network → Women "sleep their way up"

Men are busy → Women "can't handle it"

Men are thorough → Women are perfectionists

Men delegate → Women are lazy

Men need work-life balance → Women are uncommitted

The Social Scene

The ridiculous expectations:

Be fun but not too wild

Be social but not too friendly

Be smart but not intimidating

Be successful but not threatening

Be independent but not difficult

Be strong but still need help

Be confident but still humble

The Success Paradox

What we're dealing with:

Be ambitious but not threatening

Lead but don't be bossy

Achieve but don't outshine

Negotiate but don't be demanding

Succeed but stay likeable

Excel but remain modest

Win but make it look effortless

The Reality Check

What this actually means for us:

Constant second-guessing

Walking on eggshells

Energy drain from overthinking

Imposter syndrome

Reduced authenticity

Limited self-expression

Unnecessary stress

The Way Forward

What we can do about it:

Call it out

Name the double standard

Question the logic

Point out the inconsistency

Support other women

2. Break the patterns

Reject unfair labels

Define success personally

Set our own standards

Celebrate authenticity

3. Change the narrative

Share success stories

Highlight achievements

Create new networks

Mentor others

To Every Woman Dealing With This

Remember:

You're not "too much"

Your achievements are earned

Your feelings are valid

Your ambitions are worthy

Your standards are important

Your voice matters

Your path is yours

[manasseh]

how are all the most helpful and interesting youtubers only ever asian american women with a cool profession

music composition/piano : Nahre Sol

architecture/spatial planning/design : Dami Lee

programming/data science : Tina Huang

and the only 'cozy aesthetic shorts' i can stand;

creative design/productivity : Maisy Leigh

[waldo-n-mitchel]

Strong women, Mens problem with them?

Okay, I have a clear, concise, almost quantifiable reason most men don't like Strong Women. For now lets just say I only mean women with very muscular physiques. Why do men feel uncomfortable with them? Its perfectly simple. Insecurity. They think a woman shouldn't be stronger than them, fitter than them, more muscular than them. Now lets expand upon this. Why do men also feel insecure with very intelligent women, very successful women, very strong women across the board of types of strength. Want an example? Why do men over the age of 18 and even into their old age call women “Girls?” Because they look down on them. They think of them as weak, frail or in general below them. Don't believe me? Just look at masculinity, especially toxic masculinity. Point Made. If you agree, if you disagree, all I’m doing is positing a theory. I would love to hear your thoughts, ideas or just a comment. Thanks folks, this has been my ted talk, now I'm going to take a nap. 

[wiisagi-maiingan]

I'm all for natural remedies and traditional medicine, but I think when your "natural remedy" is based on the idea that water can become medicinal by being in the presence of a teeny itty bit amount of something, then it's probably bullshit and you're getting scammed. Go buy some ibuprofen or see a doctor.

[ministarfruit]

day 12: karma ♡

(femslashfeb prompt list)

[rodspurethoughts]

Bonfire Offers 100 Women Free Professional Development

Bonfire Offers 100 Women Free Professional Development

When companies cut back, Bonfire steps up Women’s talent accelerator Bonfire Women is offering its six-month leadership training program free to 100 mid-career professional women in career transition. CHICAGO /PRNewswire/ — In response to corporate layoffs and economic upheaval over the past several years, talent accelerator Bonfire Women is offering 100 free seats in its six-month professional…

[motherwench]

jeanette lee, a brooklyn-born pool player nicknamed the “black widow” for her tendency to wear all black outfits and “lure [her] opponents to the table and eat them alive.” some of my favorite photos of her :)

her vogue article here. sports illustrated article here.

photo creds: 1 - drew endicott via vogue. 2. 3. 4.

[womenusingwords]

The Woman I Found in Me

The details… The title: The Woman I Found in Me The author: Jamey Moody Publication date: February 2, 2023 Available formats: ebook, paperback Page numbers source ISBN: B0BSY4T8K5 Digital file size: 2059 KB Print length: 288 pages Genre: romance Themes: friendship, family, women loving women relationships, finding love, gaining personal and professional self-confidence Tropes: friends…

[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

professional chinese cosplay-wig makers displays her products (cr: AAAA专业理发彩妆师琦姐)

[gogoigo]

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[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Guide: 15 Essential Business Skills Everyone Should Master

Articulate, confident communication

Crafting effective, compelling pitches

Operating and communicating through a solution-oriented framework

Research of all types (Google, market research, studies, polls, interpersonal conversations, etc.)

Learning how to streamline, edit, and organize information in a clear and logical way

Accumulating high-level working knowledge/proficiency in all tools and programs directly related to your type of work/industry

Budgeting and financial optimization (investment, tax benefits, etc.)

Reading and interpreting legal contracts/documents

Setting rates, boundaries, and learning when/how to delegate

Good posture, direct eye contact, and a firm handshake

Building streamlined systems for onboarding, different repeat project scopes/workflows, and KPI measuring

The art of following up, listening to (potential) clients' needs, asking thoughtful questions, and benefit-oriented salesmanship

Consistently reading, learning, and studying current events/cultural platforms/industry and field-related knowledge

How to spot customer/client/business partner red flags

Self-management, task/project prioritization, and optimization of your personal energy clock + levels

[maddie-grove]

Honestly I hate the “girlboss” criticisms of feminism more and more each day. A lot of people have rightfully pointed out that feminists had/have very practical reasons to fight for women’s rights in the workplace, but I feel like there’s still an idea that a woman is deluded or morally suspect if she enjoys or takes pride in her work. It’s not just about the money; it’s about not being barred from fully participating in society just because you’re a woman. That is an unfair and degrading thing to do to someone, even if they have other means of financial support.