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Software engineer shares thrills and spills of the computer science industry

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This software engineer made her mark working on major projects for a world-renowned amusement park while overcoming discrimination and sexual harassment. 30 years after beginning her career in computer science, she finds her job worthwhile, but…

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Substitute teacher gave up six-figure job for the sake of family

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This working professional quit a six-figure job to have more time with her children. She then pursued an opportunity as a substitute teacher. In this flexible…

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Sales and marketing professional starts own business to escape years of sexist treatment

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This working mother has 13 years experience in sales and marketing for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Here, in her own words, she…

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ESL teacher learns how dangerous cultural differences can be

June 16, 2011
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Cristin Boyd who teaches English as a second language, has had the opportunity to teach in nations around the world. She is always mindful of cultural…

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Quality control specialist overcomes odds: helps others succeed professionally

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This quality control monitor in a call center has overcome poverty, racism, a broken home, and growing up in a neighborhood riddled with gang violence, and has…

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Counselor escapes batterer, founds organization to help others

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After nearly becoming a battered woman herself, this brave professional began volunteering for a crisis center hotline, and then pursued a degree in…

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Data analyst pushes past personal weaknesses: finds inner-confidence and success

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Only two years into her career, this data analyst has already overcome academic discrimination, achieved international recognition for her research, and has…

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Customer service manager combats sexism with professionalism and hard work

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This female customer service manager with more than 14 years experience in the high-tech industry shares how she has been treated differently in the workplace…

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Disabled journalist overcomes discrimination, finds happiness

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This freelance writer of 13 years shares how she has overcome physical disabilities and discouragement from others in order to pursue her dreams as a…

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Scientist dreams of curing terrible diseases

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Mario, a biotechnology research laboratory assistant explains how he dreams of transitioning from food safety research to doing important medical research and…

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Passionate high school English and History teacher inspires young minds

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This high school teacher with eight years of teaching experience explains the temptation to quit her difficult job dealing with teenagers, and what keeps her…

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