Post by Is there any gender inequity i on Sept 4, 2023 4:23:44 GMT -5
Senior Email Developer, Host of Email on Acid's Notes from the Dev
Megan Boshuyzen is the senior email developer at Sinch Email, overseeing email development for Sinch's Mailgun, Mailjet, Email on Acid, and InboxReady products.
S: Were there any challenges you've faced as a woman throughout your career? And how did you overcome them?
There are definitely challenges I faced as a woman throughout my career. Two major milestones — getting married and having children — caused me to pivot my career in unexpected ways that I don't think would have affected a man.
I worked in a retail store for a large tech company when I got married, and I had expressed interest in an open position. When I returned from my wedding and honeymoon, I discovered that not one but two men were hired into the position management knew I wanted. I fought hard to get onto that team. I was the only woman, and while my coworkers were great, I Phone Number Listfaced a lot of sexist comments from customers. I ultimately left that job for a better opportunity.
After my daughter was born in the summer of 2016, I was informed a week before returning to work that my job would be eliminated at the end of the year. The company I worked for had put no thought into my return, apparently assuming I would no longer want to work, which couldn't be further from the truth! Becoming a mother did not detract from my desire for a fulfilling career. In fact, I became even more sure in my desire for a career to show my daughter that women belong in this field.
I often joke that I grew up on 1990s girl power and USA women's soccer, and I'm lucky I have parents that encouraged me to reach my goals and never give up. Without that drive (and lots of help from others), I would not be where I am today. I've learned that you can often find another opening when one door slams shut.
Is there any gender inequity in the marketing industry today?
Yes, absolutely. I hear stories from other women all the time about the sexist comments and situations they endure. Sadly, sometimes I experience condescending comments, and I let it roll off my back because I know it's an issue with the other person, not me. I don't have to prove myself to anyone.
Many email developers I talk to are real champions of women in the email field, and I'm forever grateful for their friendship. Organizations like Women of Email have done a lot to ensure women are more visible in the email space. It's so important to support initiatives like Women of Email and lift each other because there's space for everyone, of all genders, in this space.
Megan Boshuyzen is the senior email developer at Sinch Email, overseeing email development for Sinch's Mailgun, Mailjet, Email on Acid, and InboxReady products.
S: Were there any challenges you've faced as a woman throughout your career? And how did you overcome them?
There are definitely challenges I faced as a woman throughout my career. Two major milestones — getting married and having children — caused me to pivot my career in unexpected ways that I don't think would have affected a man.
I worked in a retail store for a large tech company when I got married, and I had expressed interest in an open position. When I returned from my wedding and honeymoon, I discovered that not one but two men were hired into the position management knew I wanted. I fought hard to get onto that team. I was the only woman, and while my coworkers were great, I Phone Number Listfaced a lot of sexist comments from customers. I ultimately left that job for a better opportunity.
After my daughter was born in the summer of 2016, I was informed a week before returning to work that my job would be eliminated at the end of the year. The company I worked for had put no thought into my return, apparently assuming I would no longer want to work, which couldn't be further from the truth! Becoming a mother did not detract from my desire for a fulfilling career. In fact, I became even more sure in my desire for a career to show my daughter that women belong in this field.
I often joke that I grew up on 1990s girl power and USA women's soccer, and I'm lucky I have parents that encouraged me to reach my goals and never give up. Without that drive (and lots of help from others), I would not be where I am today. I've learned that you can often find another opening when one door slams shut.
Is there any gender inequity in the marketing industry today?
Yes, absolutely. I hear stories from other women all the time about the sexist comments and situations they endure. Sadly, sometimes I experience condescending comments, and I let it roll off my back because I know it's an issue with the other person, not me. I don't have to prove myself to anyone.
Many email developers I talk to are real champions of women in the email field, and I'm forever grateful for their friendship. Organizations like Women of Email have done a lot to ensure women are more visible in the email space. It's so important to support initiatives like Women of Email and lift each other because there's space for everyone, of all genders, in this space.