But, as you say, there’s nothing wrong with being a flight attendant. Not only that, the percentage of male flight attendants exceeds the percentage of female pilots. According to a number of sites, it’s about 25%. I’ve had plenty of men say to me they would not want to be a pilot. It’s true that, on average, men and women have different interests, and that people are curious when someone chooses a profession outside their gender norm. But if someone really wants to do something, they can overcome any perceived stigma.
Very good points. Sorry that I couldn't "like" your post because of that diagnosis. But hang in there. I have known several cancer survivors, including my brother who is fighting back from stage 4 pancreatic cancer. They all tell me that attitude is so important. If you believe you can beat it, your chances improve. Another good friend of mine is battling inoperable metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. She is just about finished a grueling regimen of chemo and radiation therapy and the doctors are very optimistic. She is still making plans to expand the business she bought from me four years ago.
So a guy says he was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and you say "who cares".
Ok. I will believe you. I just wanted to clear that up because it sounded horrible.
Yeah. I've noticed.
Dad taught me how to shoot, throw a football, and change a tire, probably because I was an only child and he had to make do with a girl, not a boy. I wasn't much interested in what mom was doing, so I never learned how to cook very well. Dad also taught me that I should do what I want, and not worry about what other people thought. That idea backfired on him when I became a teen, but to his credit, I have always been pretty independent. I didn't have that much trouble negotiating my place in a world full of men. Sure, you get the occasional odd comment, but I found that my co-workers, were, as a whole supportive. I don't believe in quotas, and I am not concerned about percentages, as long as people have the same opportunities, which they seem to do now. I'm not sure that there are many women in 2019 who are unaware that they can become pilots. If they don't want to do so, maybe it's because they are smart.
When was the last time you were in the Deep South, not in a major city?
James.....they're pilots....not beauty queens. lol
But "being your own person" is not something only women should learn. If more people in general would learn that, maybe we would be less inclined to groupthink and become more able to view others as individuals and not as members of the stereotypical "other".
No, not directed at you in particular, or woman in general - but at the "victim" mindset, and my perception that a woman can, indeed, succeed in aviation today, in any capacity. That a young or youngish female can get the ratings, get the experience, and advance. Regarding the event, it seems mildly sexist, somewhat exclusive, but mostly "no harm", and of good intent. But I don't see a particularly higher barrier to entry in professional aviation that the young woman would have to overcome - as I said, there will be sexist jerks. And there will also be opportunities for woman that spring from "correcting" discrimination that will be unfair to some young male applicants. Never gonna see perfect justice. So, by STFU, I meant evaluate the landscape, figure out what you have to do to achieve your goal, and do those things - without the drama.
no worries....they'll be reaching out for you.
....a good portion of government leadership, outside DoD, is run by militant females....who can't decide what to eat for lunch.
....a good portion of government leadership, outside DoD, is run by militant females....who can't decide what to eat for lunch.
no...I work in gummint.
