Why women are discouraged for working alone

 

 The Dangers of Working Alone: Why Women are Discouraged from Going it Solo

 

In the 21st century, women have the same opportunities as men to succeed in business and enjoy the financial rewards of their hard work, but it’s no secret that sexism still very much exists in today’s society. 

The average woman will spend approximately 15 years of her life working, which means she has many opportunities to experienced treatment in the workplace or during job interviews.

 

Isolation

A lack of social interaction can have detrimental effects on health. People who feel lonely tend to have higher stress levels, which leads to higher blood pressure and a weakened immune system.

 They’re also more likely to suffer from depression, heart disease, and even physical pain than those with regular interaction with others. 

In many cases, loneliness can lead people to work longer hours or choose jobs that require less human contact—both behaviors that often lead to further isolation.

 If you find yourself working alone all day, consider volunteering at an organization you care about. It will help you maintain connections with other people while giving back to your community.

 

Fear of failure

The single greatest barrier to women’s entry into traditionally male occupations is a fear of failure. This isn’t just a problem for young girls, either. A CareerBuilder survey found that 65 percent of U.S. 

workers were worried about being replaced by technology and automation in their current job—and that fear may push women out of fields where they could excel once they become mothers and caregivers.

23 percent believe that motherhood is a barrier to career advancement, according to another national survey by Glassdoor. com.

 To tackle these fears head-on, seek mentors who can help you learn from mistakes rather than dwell on them, and ask family members to stop asking Are you sure? 

when you decide to work alone or pursue an unconventional path. Fear of public speaking: You might not be giving speeches at your office every day, but public speaking ranks among Americans’ top fears overall.

 
When you don’t have a co-founder, you also lack a co-fall person

While a solo entrepreneur can certainly go under, they rarely have to worry about taking down their entire company. This lack of liability is appealing for some, especially those who value freedom over all else. 

Of course, sole founders also don’t have access to co-founder benefits like complementary skills, varied perspectives, and knowledge sharing. There’s no I in the team—but there might be an I in jail if you forget to pay your taxes on time.

 In fact, with less oversight comes more risk. Just because you’re not directly accountable to anyone doesn’t mean that you won’t be held responsible by others. It’s easy to fall into bad habits when working alone; accountability partners help keep each other in check by serving as sounding boards and mentors. 

As Dave Evans says, [A]lone means lonely, which means risky decisions get made out of desperation...A partner will hold you accountable even when nobody else will.

 

There is no female support network in the tech industry

This creates a detrimental feedback loop. Many women leave tech fields because there is a lack of encouragement and opportunities for them to advance in their jobs.

 This means that fewer job opportunities exist for women in tech, resulting in fewer women joining those workforces.

 As fewer and fewer women enter these industries, there is a smaller support network available to support them while they're working as well as when they're ready to step away from their careers. And so on. It's like an endless cycle!

 The only way to break out of it is by showing more women that they can succeed in tech, and by giving them more examples of other successful female leaders in technology. We need more role models!

 
No excuses. Just get over it and push forward.

If you want to start your own business, you’re going to have to work a lot harder than you ever have before. 

There will be tons of challenges along your path, but don’t let them stop you. No matter what setbacks may come your way, keep pushing forward and think only about how much better things will be when you take that first step towards success. You can do it!

A woman's place is in her home: While many women would like to believe that they can have it all—successful careers and happy families—the reality is often far different. 

That’s because society has long perpetuated antiquated stereotypes about women being naturally suited for homemaking roles while men are naturally more suited for working outside of their homes.

 

Strength comes from vulnerability.

It’s often said that women who work alone as freelancers or otherwise face a barrage of abuse and harassment, making it harder for them to do their jobs effectively. 

But in addition to all that, being alone is actually demoralizing. Studies have shown that people are more productive when they’re part of a team, even if they aren’t directly working with others on something. 

The camaraderie makes us feel good about ourselves and our abilities—and thus more motivated to tackle difficult tasks. In short, we need each other—even if we don’t realize it at first.

 

Suggestion

Whether you work at home or in an office, there’s no denying that having some company in your workspace makes things easier.

 But despite greater numbers entering fields like science and engineering, which require solitude to focus on research and problem solving, there’s still a stigma against women who don’t crave social interaction while working.

 The fact is, being alone can be incredibly beneficial for productivity—but only if you know how to make it work for you. Here are five tips for thriving as a woman working alone: