Scribbing through the sleeplessness
Woke up so early. Just couldn't sleep. There are so many thoughts raging through my mind and what's worse, I'm craving garri and groundnut. At 2am. Something must be wrong somewhere because it's so uncharacteristic of me to wake up and eat during the night.
So, I decided to use a part of my time for something more meaningful. Something I know how to do best. Scribble.
Working in a software company is actually cool. It has opened my mind to a lot of jargon in the I.T World (something I never thought possible considering my lack of interest in I.T because of its dynamic nature which nevernreally reached the schools).
Anyways, to cut to the heart of the matter, being in a team where you are the only female could be quite frustrating. Especially with a team of three. One seems to think you have no right to be his boss or question his work simply because we got admission into the company at the same time and maybe a little because, he is married with kids (to an African man, that's a lot of achievement. If you know, you know).
The other, he is smart and simply questions your intelligence as a woman and team lead. He professional himself in taking on certifications and being sneaky to override his boss' authority.
And that's just my team. Now, on the wider circle, we have other teams trying to test you and your competence in your new role. All these at once could be a lot to take on and if takes a while lot not to crumble under the pressure.
Its maddening. Cos I know this and have to focus on the main thing. When they smile at you, it takes a lot not to snarl. Or not to see appraisal times as pay back time.
So, I decided to use a part of my time for something more meaningful. Something I know how to do best. Scribble.
Working in a software company is actually cool. It has opened my mind to a lot of jargon in the I.T World (something I never thought possible considering my lack of interest in I.T because of its dynamic nature which nevernreally reached the schools).
Anyways, to cut to the heart of the matter, being in a team where you are the only female could be quite frustrating. Especially with a team of three. One seems to think you have no right to be his boss or question his work simply because we got admission into the company at the same time and maybe a little because, he is married with kids (to an African man, that's a lot of achievement. If you know, you know).
The other, he is smart and simply questions your intelligence as a woman and team lead. He professional himself in taking on certifications and being sneaky to override his boss' authority.
And that's just my team. Now, on the wider circle, we have other teams trying to test you and your competence in your new role. All these at once could be a lot to take on and if takes a while lot not to crumble under the pressure.
Its maddening. Cos I know this and have to focus on the main thing. When they smile at you, it takes a lot not to snarl. Or not to see appraisal times as pay back time.
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