“Sorry, I Was Speaking…” — How Young Women in Tech Can Assert Their Ideas with Confidence

We talk a lot about toxic bosses. Micromanagers. Unsupportive leadership. Poor communication from the top. But what if your manager is actually... great? They support you, listen to your ideas, even advocate for your growth. And yet — you still feel stuck, frustrated, or drained at work. Why? * Sometimes, the problem
She’s the high performer on the morning call. She’s the lunch-packer, the emergency contact, the midnight proposal finisher. She’s leading her team, caring for her child, managing home logistics, and supporting aging parents. She’s doing it all. But no one asks how she’s doing. This
You’re doing your job. Your manager seems nice. Deadlines are met. There’s no chaos. On the surface, everything looks… fine. But deep down, you have this nagging feeling: “Am I really growing here? Or just getting comfortable?” The truth is, not all toxic environments are loud. Some of
It starts with a compliment. “You’re so dependable — we trust you with this.” “You’re operating at a higher level — great job!” “Can you take this on? It’s a bit above your current scope, but I know you’ll crush it.” And just like that… you're