Comments on: Thoughts on being A Woman in Technology http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95 Rants. Videos. Pictures. Commentary. You know, blog stuff. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:21:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: trifster http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95&cpage=1#comment-6080 trifster Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:11:38 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95#comment-6080 Came to read post after discussion on TWIT. Great post. You'll be missed on BOL but appreciate all the other creative outlets we get to consume. Came to read post after discussion on TWIT. Great post. You’ll be missed on BOL but appreciate all the other creative outlets we get to consume.

]]> By: Weekly Reader | William Patrick Wend http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95&cpage=1#comment-6063 Weekly Reader | William Patrick Wend Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:29:35 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95#comment-6063 [...] Molly Wood on being a woman in technology. [...] [...] Molly Wood on being a woman in technology. [...]

]]> By: Robert Stanke’s Blog » Something that most of us can relate too… http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95&cpage=1#comment-6055 Robert Stanke’s Blog » Something that most of us can relate too… Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:35:34 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95#comment-6055 [...] I was about three weeks late on reading this post, but I wanted to share it with all of you.  It is a post from Molly Wood, who works for CNET.com.  She had some great reflections on her personal life/work balance.  The first part may not pertain to you (the part about being a woman in the technology field), but you see how that experience made her make the changes she has.  The post can be found at: http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95. [...] [...] I was about three weeks late on reading this post, but I wanted to share it with all of you.  It is a post from Molly Wood, who works for CNET.com.  She had some great reflections on her personal life/work balance.  The first part may not pertain to you (the part about being a woman in the technology field), but you see how that experience made her make the changes she has.  The post can be found at: http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95. [...]

]]> By: spartywordpress http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95&cpage=1#comment-6054 spartywordpress Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:34:51 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95#comment-6054 On a slightly related note I was listening to you on Twit (show #182) 55:43 into it...and I quote you, "the bell rang". That had to be the funnest line in the whole Podcast. You've got to love A Christmas Story. Thanks Molly. "the line for Santa went all the way back to Terre Haute.....and we were at the end of it". On a slightly related note I was listening to you on Twit (show #182) 55:43 into it…and I quote you, “the bell rang”. That had to be the funnest line in the whole Podcast. You’ve got to love A Christmas Story. Thanks Molly.

“the line for Santa went all the way back to Terre Haute…..and we were at the end of it”.

]]> By: Help with a Smile Tech Blog for Non-Geeks » Blog Archive » Molly Wood on Women and Technology http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95&cpage=1#comment-6046 Help with a Smile Tech Blog for Non-Geeks » Blog Archive » Molly Wood on Women and Technology Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:25:43 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95#comment-6046 [...] Thoughts on being A Woman in Technology | The Molly [...] [...] Thoughts on being A Woman in Technology | The Molly [...]

]]> By: thoughts on work, friendship, and love. « lurid musings n’ yellow journalism. http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95&cpage=1#comment-6036 thoughts on work, friendship, and love. « lurid musings n’ yellow journalism. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:50:56 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95#comment-6036 [...] February 16, 2009 totally not inspired by this gem of supertruth <3: http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95 [...] [...] February 16, 2009 totally not inspired by this gem of supertruth <3: http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95 [...]

]]> By: randibee http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95&cpage=1#comment-5980 randibee Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:49:01 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95#comment-5980 As a woman software engineer for the past 20 years (during which time I raised two kids), I can totally relate to what you are saying. I actually quit work for 7 years to stay home with my kids and it was the best decision I could have made for myself. I was lucky to be able to step right back into the field after being away that long, however, I did give up any upward mobility I would have had if I had stayed. Totally worth it to me. I am one of two woman in a group of 13 men at work. I am one of the boys. I have to work harder to be heard. I can actually say something and be ignored but if one of my male coworkers says the exact same thing, it's an 'aha' moment. I've learned not to take too much of burn to these moments. Oh and they pay me a boatload of money, so it makes it a lot easier to just roll with the punches :) Hang in there, do what you need to do. There is certainly no 'right' way of balancing work and family, it's whatever ends up working for you and your family. As a woman software engineer for the past 20 years (during which time I raised two kids), I can totally relate to what you are saying. I actually quit work for 7 years to stay home with my kids and it was the best decision I could have made for myself. I was lucky to be able to step right back into the field after being away that long, however, I did give up any upward mobility I would have had if I had stayed. Totally worth it to me.

I am one of two woman in a group of 13 men at work. I am one of the boys. I have to work harder to be heard. I can actually say something and be ignored but if one of my male coworkers says the exact same thing, it’s an ‘aha’ moment. I’ve learned not to take too much of burn to these moments.

Oh and they pay me a boatload of money, so it makes it a lot easier to just roll with the punches :)

Hang in there, do what you need to do. There is certainly no ‘right’ way of balancing work and family, it’s whatever ends up working for you and your family.

]]> By: vinita http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95&cpage=1#comment-5970 vinita Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:51:29 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95#comment-5970 Molly, Thanks for taking the time to post this. Your last few paragraphs hit home. As a working mother, I often feel the same way. Unfortunately, I don't get to watch BSG unless I heavily caffeinate myself and stay up until way past my bedtime. I will say one thing. You are not failing. None of us are. We are simply doing the best we can given our circumstances. I feel lucky, like you, that I have a family that understands and a job that is (somewhat) flexible. Nothing, and no one, is perfect... Take all the time you need to spend with your son. This time will never come again. You need him as much as he needs you. You won't regret it. Nothing, absolutely nothing, in life is more important than our children. I'm glad to see that no matter how alone I feel, I really am not. Welcome to the club. Vinita Molly,

Thanks for taking the time to post this. Your last few paragraphs hit home. As a working mother, I often feel the same way. Unfortunately, I don’t get to watch BSG unless I heavily caffeinate myself and stay up until way past my bedtime.

I will say one thing. You are not failing. None of us are. We are simply doing the best we can given our circumstances. I feel lucky, like you, that I have a family that understands and a job that is (somewhat) flexible. Nothing, and no one, is perfect…

Take all the time you need to spend with your son. This time will never come again. You need him as much as he needs you. You won’t regret it.

Nothing, absolutely nothing, in life is more important than our children. I’m glad to see that no matter how alone I feel, I really am not. Welcome to the club.

Vinita

]]> By: Jeannie’s Brain » WatchBOL and Me - My Life In #CNETFans http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95&cpage=1#comment-5969 Jeannie’s Brain » WatchBOL and Me - My Life In #CNETFans Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:24:52 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95#comment-5969 [...] to realize why Molly probably decided to pull out of full-time involvement with BOL. See her blog [...] [...] to realize why Molly probably decided to pull out of full-time involvement with BOL. See her blog [...]

]]> By: acmilantim http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95&cpage=1#comment-5968 acmilantim Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:04:14 +0000 http://themolly.com/blog/?p=95#comment-5968 Molly, my name is Tim. I'm 16 and i live in Adelaide, Australia. I think you are an amazing woman. Hey, i'm a guy, and i think you are one of the most respectable people that i have ever seen on the internet; even more respectable that the majortity of the guys out there. Your commitment to both your home and work life does not go un-noticed, and i think that being a mum at such a crucial time in your child's life is more important than anything. Take as much time you need to with your son, even if it does mean you need to drop a few of your CNET commitments (as long as it's not Mailbag or the Buzz Report!!!!). I'm an aspiring teen writer, and i really do hope one day i will be able to meet you and all the fabulous people at CNET. Heck, maybe even one day sit along side you on camera if time permits! If there's anyone that has shown me writing for CNET is possible, it's you. Keep up the extraodinary work, Love and light, Tim. Molly, my name is Tim. I’m 16 and i live in Adelaide, Australia.

I think you are an amazing woman. Hey, i’m a guy, and i think you are one of the most respectable people that i have ever seen on the internet; even more respectable that the majortity of the guys out there. Your commitment to both your home and work life does not go un-noticed, and i think that being a mum at such a crucial time in your child’s life is more important than anything.

Take as much time you need to with your son, even if it does mean you need to drop a few of your CNET commitments (as long as it’s not Mailbag or the Buzz Report!!!!).

I’m an aspiring teen writer, and i really do hope one day i will be able to meet you and all the fabulous people at CNET. Heck, maybe even one day sit along side you on camera if time permits! If there’s anyone that has shown me writing for CNET is possible, it’s you.

Keep up the extraodinary work,
Love and light,
Tim.

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