The paper compares women in STEM to women outside STEM (as the baseline). However, the paper tracks a cohort of high school/college students from 1979, meaning they would've reached 35 by the 1990s.
pfannkuchen 1 hours ago [-]
What percent of them are married to men in tech and then leave the industry after they have kids, since they can afford to live on a single income at that point even in HCOL areas? I would guess a lot.
gracefulliberty 1 hours ago [-]
Would also like to see the stats of men who do the same.
graymalkin 5 hours ago [-]
I am a woman with a grad degree in CS. I left the field because I was BORED. The field was full of stuffy types who were only interested in money. It still is.
telesilla 2 hours ago [-]
Try changing the field, some areas are still exciting and full of innovation in tech. Maybe be part of a small team, or even better start your own. Lots of opportunities to find funding for women-run outfits.
andsoitis 5 hours ago [-]
> The number one reason women leave the field is a lack of confidence, or imposter syndrome,
> “They have a computer science degree.."
Haven't we been saying for a long time that a degree is not a sign of competence?
graymalkin 5 hours ago [-]
I think that’s to try to make those who didn’t get one feel better, but yes it’s a problem. I always shush myself when I see it.
ButlerianJihad 40 minutes ago [-]
Earning a degree in any field is surely a sign of investment and commitment.
cindyllm 4 hours ago [-]
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visha1v 6 hours ago [-]
half of women leave the technology field by age 35
DiscourseFan 32 minutes ago [-]
I think most women drop out of the workforce by 35
>Women leave the tech industry at 45% higher rates than men, and 50% of women leave the tech industry by age 35 compared to only 20% for other industries, according to Accenture.
How many men leave by age 35? Whats the baseline? Why doesn’t the article state this? Is 50% low?
>Women leave tech at 45% higher rates than men. [Accenture, 2024]
The paper compares women in STEM to women outside STEM (as the baseline). However, the paper tracks a cohort of high school/college students from 1979, meaning they would've reached 35 by the 1990s.
> “They have a computer science degree.."
Haven't we been saying for a long time that a degree is not a sign of competence?
>Women leave the tech industry at 45% higher rates than men, and 50% of women leave the tech industry by age 35 compared to only 20% for other industries, according to Accenture.