PC Magazine - USA (2019-08)

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omen who aim to get ahead in the tech industry—or simply to

survive corporate life, for that matter—often feel alone, lacking

work friends or other tech women to call upon in times of need.

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concluded that 48 percent of women in tech reported a marked lack of mentors

and advisors.

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here to reassure you that you aren’t alone. There are plenty of ways for women

in tech professions to connect with one another, whether for moral support or

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the time. One commonality among all of these organizations and communities

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