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Nevertheless, we coded - let's focus on the good ✨

Josefine Schfr on March 11, 2024

For me, personally, a lot has changed since entering the tech industry almost 5 years ago. I graduated from a frontend boot camp, got my first job,...
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Jess Lee

But in all of this, sometimes, we also all deserve a break. Because at least for me, thinking about these kinds of injustices too much makes me angry and helpless - two things, I'd rather not be.

So hard to strike a balance here

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Josefine Schfr

Absolutely 🥹 And it's really different for everybody, I am sure. For me, it comes in waves - and sometimes I just need to step back a little ...

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Marcel.L

Really inspiring story!
Hopefully more people will recognize women's contributions in tech, emphasizing the ongoing necessity for gender equality and inclusion, paving the way for a more diverse and innovative industry.

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Elizabeth

Thank you for sharing this. It's quite easy for me to consume some information that makes me feel helpless and angry. I always find myself wanting to take a break. Like you, I'll start focusing on being grateful to all the women who made it possible for someone like me to remain in the tech space.

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Paweł Ciosek

Great job! 👏 keep it up! 🙏