tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post1001359558457253335..comments2024-03-17T00:13:44.599-07:00Comments on Marty Nemko: Career Advice for MenMarty Nemkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14850388752934193821noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-33791168166768030402008-06-04T19:48:00.000-07:002008-06-04T19:48:00.000-07:00I humbly offer my comments:1. How likely would a m...I humbly offer my comments:<BR/><BR/>1. How likely would a man in a non-traditional career benefit from affirmative action? If men are as put upon as you say, I would think that discrimination against men in non-traditional careers is (un)consciously tolerated.<BR/><BR/>Of course, if a man really wants to pursue such a career, he should. But if he's still unsure about his next step, he should really know what he's getting into, and be prepared for possible discrimination.<BR/><BR/>2. There may be no rules anymore about who should be the primary breadwinner, and I know a few couples that have the woman, not the man, bringing home all or most of the bacon. But I don't think this section in your column would be necessary if men were not still assumed by many to be a couple's primary breadwinner. Would he be considered inadequate if he weren't?<BR/><BR/>Any particular advice for a single man in the workplace? They don't face the same challenges?<BR/><BR/>3. In my experience, a female-oriented workplace has male employees that, at least at work, act somewhat similar to their female coworkers. If a man that sees injustices speaks up at work, how likely will he get support from his fellow men?<BR/><BR/>4. If men are encouraged to play along, even if that means adapting to a female-oriented workplace, how will this contribute to a balanced workplace, where neither gender feels alienated?<BR/><BR/>5. A Day Without Men. That would truly be a sight. So much would be left undone, I can't imagine how long it would take to catch up on a day's work.<BR/><BR/>Just my thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-31035712328117161282008-06-04T16:39:00.000-07:002008-06-04T16:39:00.000-07:00On the income split -Women like to marry high earn...On the income split -<BR/><BR/>Women like to marry high earners because of the flexibility it gives them. Some examples: greater career flexibility, the option of working part time, stay-at-home spouse, the opportunity to homeschool her children, etc.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, when a man has similar ideas and is open about them, he is criticized by his wife, family, friends, and society in general. How's that for equality of the sexes?<BR/><BR/>The average married man has few or no options. He can forget about becoming a law librarian in his firm. He's got to make 'partner' or his wife will kill him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-34755548659740548772008-06-04T16:21:00.000-07:002008-06-04T16:21:00.000-07:00Some female dominated fields can present problems ...Some female dominated fields can present problems for men. For instance, a male teacher may be asked to keep his classroom door wide open the entire day, causing his students to be distracted by noise coming from the hallway. Also, a man may be given the 'evil eye' when entering a faculty breakroom. Women love to unload on a variety of sensitive topics. A man might be asked to leave, even if he does have every right to be there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com