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Name: Anonymous 2011-08-23 15:53

As one of the few females in the software development field, I’ve grown accustomed to a certain “awkwardness” with my male peers. Actually, maybe “creepiness” is a better word. Several people – many of whom were guys I’ve shared all but a few words worth – have told me that, not only is it “hot” that I’m a female programmer, but that my Eastern European accent “really adds some points.” While I’ve mostly heard that at conferences and networking events, the sentiment is definitely there in the day-to-day. It’s certainly flattering, but it can get annoying when I’m just trying to do my job.

Why don't female programmers have autism too?

Source: http://thedailywtf.com/Articles/The-Programmiss-and-Male-Services.aspx

Name: Anonymous 2011-08-24 2:28

>>4
[*] Hypersensitivity to rejection/criticism    well, only in social situations...
[*] Self-imposed social isolation
[*] Extreme shyness or anxiety in social situations, though the person feels a strong desire for close relationships
[ ] Avoids physical contact because it has been associated with an unpleasant or painful stimulus
[*] Avoids interpersonal relationships
[*] Feelings of inadequacy
[*] Severe low self-esteem
[*] Self-loathing
[*] Mistrust of others
[*] Emotional distancing related to intimacy
[*] Highly self-conscious
[*] Self-critical about their problems relating to others
[ ] Problems in occupational functioning
[*] Lonely self-perception, although others may find the relationship with them meaningful
[*] Feeling inferior to others
[ ] In some more extreme cases — agoraphobia
[*] Utilizes fantasycomputer science as a form of escapism and to interrupt painful thoughts


So... what do I win?

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