Maria-
I face the same problem. Often I am the only female technical person in my company and one of few (if not only) in my classes. My inspiration is my mother. She earned her CCIE two and a half years ago. She works as the head of the Americas' WAN operations for a Fortune 100 company. Most women shy away from the technical fields for some reason so there just aren't a lot of us out there. I don't believe that there is discrimination going on. I do believe the we have a responsibility to mentor other women who want to get in to this field. Don't be discouraged; consider yourself a pioneer.
Kim O'Connor, CCNA
Axient Communications, Inc
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From: Ms. Maria [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2000 12:15 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Cisco for Woman?
Hello my friends,
I have been looking for a job in Cisco field. I have earned CCNA, already
have MCSE, and doing my CCNP now. While going for interviews, I sometime
feel that this Routing and Swtiching environment is strictly man dominated.
I have never seen a woman interviewing me for WAN job. Funny thing is that
I am going to one institute from last couple of months and I am only one
girl taking CCNP classes with 25+ men in my class. Sometimes, I sit back and
think that if I have chosen a wrong profession?? Any advice from people who
are already working in this field will be helpful. Is there any sex
discrimination going on for these jobs?
By the way, I am in USA this time.
Thanks for the consideration!
Maria
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